2008 Honda NSX vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco

To start off, 2008 Honda NSX 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (182 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 196 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 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda NSX 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
Make Honda Lamborghini
Model NSX Urraco
Year Released 2008 1974
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 3179 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 5300 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 77.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 53 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8:1
Top Speed 270 km/hour 205 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1446 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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