1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Espada
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Espada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 108 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 276 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 885 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 108. 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 1968 Lamborghini Espada | |
| Make | Alpine | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 108 | Espada |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 93 L |
