2009 Honda Civic vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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 1,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 83 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 1974 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 1974 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, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Civic 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
Make Honda Lamborghini
Model Civic Urraco
Year Released 2009 1974
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1395 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 77.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 53 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8:1
Top Speed 177 km/hour 205 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1167 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4150 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 80 L


 

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