1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 217 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 260 kg more than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJS | 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
Model | XJS | Urraco |
Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |