2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 33 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (220 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco.
Because 1970 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 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 1970 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
Model | 166 | Urraco |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 53.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 80 L |