2000 Audi R8 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 3,595 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi R8 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 1372 kg more than 2000 Audi R8.
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, 2000 Audi R8 (339 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm). This means 2000 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. 2000 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 1972 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Audi R8 | 1972 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Audi | Lamborghini |
Model | R8 | Urraco |
Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3595 cc | 2462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 210 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |