1968 Lamborghini Espada vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Espada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Espada would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Espada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (226 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 580 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911. 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, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lamborghini Espada | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
Model | Espada | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |