1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Espada
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 124 and 1972 Lamborghini Espada were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,938 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Espada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Espada (350 HP) has 234 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 669 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1972 Lamborghini Espada (393 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm). This means 1972 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1972 Lamborghini Espada | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 124 | Espada |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3938 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
