1968 Lamborghini Espada vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2005 Renault Clio is newer by 37 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 2005 Renault Clio. (252 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Espada | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Renault |
| Model | Espada | Clio |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
