1959 BMW 503 vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1966 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1966 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 503 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 77 L |
