2009 BMW 550 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 362 kg more than 1969 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lamborghini Miura. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1969 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1969 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 550 | Miura |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3929 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
