1988 BMW 525 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama.
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, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (394 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1974 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 525 | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 62 mm |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
