1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1966 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1966 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 3,927 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500.
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 400 (373 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm). This means 1966 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1966 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 1500 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
