2009 BMW 135 vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. (261 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1979 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, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 135 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
