1996 BMW 725 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 725. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 725 | 1972 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 725 | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2470 mm |
