2008 BMW M3 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (365 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 BMW M3. (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama.
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, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (407 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1972 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | M3 | Jarama |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2380 mm |
