1999 BMW Z8 vs. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1999 BMW Z8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z8 (400 HP) has 218 more horse power than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z8 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1975 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, 1999 BMW Z8 (500 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z8 | 1975 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | Z8 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 53.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 215 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 | 1585 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
