1968 Lamborghini Espada vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 31 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 73 more horse power than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 185 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Espada | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Espada | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |
