2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 34 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (182 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 660 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 1974 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | DB7 | Urraco |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 53 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |