1951 Abarth 205 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Abarth 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Abarth 205 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1951 Abarth 205. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1951 Abarth 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 482 kg more than 1951 Abarth 205. 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.
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1951 Abarth 205 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Abarth | Lamborghini |
Model | 205 | Miura |
Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1188 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 77 L |