1973 BMW Touring vs. 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 6,192 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago (563 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago weights approximately 620 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago (650 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | Touring | Murcielago |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 6192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
