2009 BMW 740 vs. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 is newer by 36 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 3,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (302 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1973 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 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. 2009 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1973 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 740 | 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 740 | Urraco |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3998 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2460 mm |