1990 BMW 316 vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316.
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, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 316 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
