2006 BMW M6 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 38 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 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (385 HP @ 7850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | M6 | Miura |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
