1972 Lamborghini Espada vs. 1978 Mazda 818

To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Espada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Espada would be higher. 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 282 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 635 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm). This means 1972 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.

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