1985 BMW 324 vs. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (550 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 120 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. 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, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 324 | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
