1974 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 32 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 4,960 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo (513 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 710 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, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | Touring | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 513 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
