1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1967 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (350 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 473 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
Model | Giulietta | Miura |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |