1959 Alvis TD 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 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD 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 (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 125 kg more than 1967 Lamborghini Miura.
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 (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Alvis | Lamborghini |
| Model | TD | Miura |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 77 L |
