1974 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama. (394 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Jarama | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Jarama | 535 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1300 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 | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4907 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 |
