1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 45 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 89 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (296 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 320 kg more than 1968 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Miura | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| 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 | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1375 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 61 L |
