1972 BMW 520 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, both 1972 BMW 520 and 1972 Lamborghini Jarama were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 252 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 110 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (407 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1972 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 520 | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2380 mm |
