1971 BMW 3 vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (350 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 3 | Miura |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |