1957 BMW 502 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Islero
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Islero is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Islero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (345 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1957 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 502 weights approximately 30 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.
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1957 BMW 502 | 1969 Lamborghini Islero | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 502 | Islero |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2579 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |