1969 Lamborghini Islero vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Islero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Islero would be higher. At 3,928 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Islero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 310 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lamborghini Islero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lamborghini Islero | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Islero | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3928 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |
