2008 BMW 740 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Islero
To start off, 2008 BMW 740 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Islero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Islero would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Islero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (345 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 740 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1969 Lamborghini Islero.
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, 2008 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. 2008 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1969 Lamborghini Islero has manual transmission. 1969 Lamborghini Islero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 740 | 1969 Lamborghini Islero | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 740 | Islero |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |