2007 BMW M3 vs. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 34 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 285 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, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | M3 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1655 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
