1972 Jaguar E Type vs. 1972 Lamborghini Espada
To start off, both 1972 Jaguar E Type 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar E Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Espada (350 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar E Type. (251 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar E Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 105 kg more than 1972 Jaguar E Type. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar E Type. (390 Nm). This means 1972 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar E Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar E Type | 1972 Lamborghini Espada | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | E Type | Espada |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3938 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 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 | 1530 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
