1998 BMW 318 vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 19 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 121 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1979 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 BMW 318 | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 318 | Urraco |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1893 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 64.5 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |