1995 Lamborghini P140 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini P140 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 3,960 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini P140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (372 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 924. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini P140 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini P140 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924. 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, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (390 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 924. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lamborghini P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lamborghini P140 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
Model | P140 | 924 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3960 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 372 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |