1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 44 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 85 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Because 2012 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 will offer significantly more control. 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 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
Model | Miura | 335 |
Year Released | 1968 | 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 | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 57 L |