1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 43 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 74 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. 2011 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1968 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1968 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
Model | Miura | 535 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |