2004 BMW M5 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 2004 BMW M5 is newer by 32 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. (365 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M5 weights approximately 418 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. 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, 2004 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. (407 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama.
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2004 BMW M5 | 1972 Lamborghini Jarama | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | M5 | Jarama |
Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2380 mm |