1973 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. (350 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lamborghini Jarama | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Jarama | 550 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
