1999 BMW M5 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1999 BMW M5 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 4,900 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 BMW M5. (401 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW M5 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1999 BMW M5 (499 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. (403 Nm). This means 1999 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW M5 | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | M5 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4900 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
