2004 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,461 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 318 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
