1968 Lamborghini Espada vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 17 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 212 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (113 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 70 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Espada | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Espada | 300 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
