1987 Lamborghini Portofino vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lamborghini Portofino would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (225 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino.
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, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Portofino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lamborghini Portofino | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Portofino | 118 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 51 L |
