1959 BMW 700 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Espada
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Espada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,938 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Espada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Espada (350 HP) has 311 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1972 Lamborghini Espada (393 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm). This means 1972 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1972 Lamborghini Espada | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 700 | Espada |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 3938 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 249 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 | 630 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2660 mm |
