2009 BMW M3 vs. 1973 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lamborghini Jarama 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 64 more horse power than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. (350 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 15 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 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama.
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2009 BMW M3 | 1973 Lamborghini Jarama | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | M3 | Jarama |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |