1969 Lamborghini Islero vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 39 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, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 45 kg more than 1969 Lamborghini Islero.
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, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Islero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1969 Lamborghini Islero has manual transmission. 1969 Lamborghini Islero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Lamborghini Islero | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Islero | C |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3928 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 62 L |