2000 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco

To start off, 2000 BMW M3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW M3 (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (220 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW M3 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1970 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, 2000 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2000 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco.

Compare all specifications:

2000 BMW M3 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
Make BMW Lamborghini
Model M3 Urraco
Year Released 2000 1970
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3168 cc 2461 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 7750 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 5600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 53.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 241 km/hour 239 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 80 L


 

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