1972 Lamborghini Espada vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 40 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Lamborghini Espada. (350 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Lamborghini Espada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 913 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Espada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Lamborghini Espada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Espada. (393 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Espada. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1972 Lamborghini Espada has manual transmission. 1972 Lamborghini Espada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Lamborghini Espada | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Land Rover |
Model | Espada | LR4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3938 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 508 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2885 mm |