1957 Holden FE vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1966 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Holden FE would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 320 kg more than 1957 Holden FE. 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, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Holden FE | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Holden | Lamborghini |
| Model | FE | Miura |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
