1996 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 200 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
Model | Civic | Urraco |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |