1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Espada
To start off, both 1968 BMW 2002 and 1968 Lamborghini Espada were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 227 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2002. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2002. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 450 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2002. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2002 | 1968 Lamborghini Espada | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 2002 | Espada |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 93 L |
