2008 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 40 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (385 HP @ 7850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. 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, 2008 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | M3 | Miura |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 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 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 77 L |
