2005 BMW 535 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 37 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 430 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (345 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535. 2005 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1968 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1968 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 535 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 535 | Miura |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1300 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 | 77 L |
