2009 Honda Civic vs. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 245 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, 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, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1972 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 1972 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
Model | Civic | Urraco |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |