1998 BMW 330 vs. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lamborghini Portofino would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (225 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino.
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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 1987 Lamborghini Portofino | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 330 | Portofino |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |
