2008 BMW 118 vs. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 35 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 2,461 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 118 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
