1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1973 Lamborghini Jarama

To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. (393 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama.

Compare all specifications:

1993 BMW 5.8 1973 Lamborghini Jarama
Make BMW Lamborghini
Model 5.8 Jarama
Year Released 1993 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5800 cc 3929 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 786 Nm 393 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.7:1
Top Speed 321 km/hour 260 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2470 mm


 

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