2008 BMW Z4 vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Lamborghini 400. (317 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lamborghini 400.
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, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | Z4 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
