1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1979 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW M1.
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 Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1979 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Miura | M1 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 116 L |
