1994 BMW M5 vs. 1965 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Lamborghini 400. (320 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lamborghini 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1965 Lamborghini 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lamborghini 400. (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lamborghini 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1965 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | M5 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3793 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
