2006 BMW M3 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (182 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1974 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | M3 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 53 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 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 | 1655 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
