1968 Lamborghini 400 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4.
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, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lamborghini 400 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
Model | 400 | Z4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |