1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1995 Lamborghini P140
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini P140 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,960 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini P140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (372 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini P140 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1995 Lamborghini P140.
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, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (390 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Lamborghini P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3. 1976 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1995 Lamborghini P140 has manual transmission. 1995 Lamborghini P140 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1995 Lamborghini P140 | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 3.3 | P140 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
