1966 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Miura 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 50 more horse power than 2012 BMW 1 Series. (335 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 270 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lamborghini Miura | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Miura | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 53 L |
