2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco

To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,461 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (220 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Palio 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
Make Fiat Lamborghini
Model Palio Urraco
Year Released 2008 1970
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1242 cc 2461 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 90 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 5600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70.8 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 53.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 164 km/hour 239 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 945 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 80 L


 

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