1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini Miura 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 173 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Miura | 118 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
