1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 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 336 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 450 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 1100 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 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 | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 77 L |
