1988 BMW 520 vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 21 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 (350 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 277 kg more than 1967 Lamborghini Miura.
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 (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1967 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1967 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 BMW 520 | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 520 | Miura |
Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |