1966 Lamborghini Flying Star vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. 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, 2010 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Flying Star | M3 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3939 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |
