1975 BMW 520 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 5 kg more than 1975 BMW 520. 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, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 520 | Miura |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |