1968 Lamborghini Espada vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 43 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 30 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 549 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Espada.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (385 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Espada. (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Espada. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1968 Lamborghini Espada has manual transmission. 1968 Lamborghini Espada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Lamborghini Espada | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Espada | S |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2029 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |