2006 BMW 550 vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1966 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 550 | Miura |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
