1988 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco

To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 1,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP) has 68 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Lamborghini Urraco is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco (176 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 1975 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Honda Civic 1975 Lamborghini Urraco
Make Honda Lamborghini
Model Civic Urraco
Year Released 1988 1975
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1590 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 114 HP 182 HP
Torque 144 Nm 176 Nm
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 77.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77.4 mm 53.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1120 mm


 

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