1988 BMW 535 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Bravo would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (297 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1988 BMW 535. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo.
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 Bravo (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 535. (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1974 Lamborghini Bravo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 535 | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 64.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 120 L |
