1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1968 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 Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | Z9 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2510 mm |
