1958 BMW 600 vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1967 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (350 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 743 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 600 | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 600 | Miura |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2510 mm |