1996 BMW 332 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (182 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1974 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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 332 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 53 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
