2009 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Islero
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 40 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. (346 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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 M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lamborghini Islero.
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2009 BMW M3 | 1969 Lamborghini Islero | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | M3 | Islero |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3928 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |