2008 Alpina B5 vs. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP) has 311 more horse power than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1975 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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. 2008 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1975 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alpina B5 | 1975 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Alpina | Lamborghini |
Model | B5 | Urraco |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 53.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |