1974 Lamborghini Bravo vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Bravo would be higher. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. (297 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. 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 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 1974 Lamborghini Bravo has manual transmission. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Bravo | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Bravo | 640 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
