2005 BMW 740 vs. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 32 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1973 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1973 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 BMW 740 | 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 740 | Urraco |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |