1974 BMW Touring vs. 1975 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 510 kg more than 1974 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, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1975 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | Touring | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
