1992 BMW 540 vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (220 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 540 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 53.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
