2009 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 107 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 1979 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 1979 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 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 1979 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | Civic | Urraco |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
