1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 120 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Alpine | Lamborghini |
| Model | V6 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
