1984 BMW 323 vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1984 BMW 323. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 210 kg more than 1984 BMW 323. 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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 323 | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 323 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2314 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 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 | 1090 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
