1959 Cadillac 62 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 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1967 Lamborghini Miura.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1967 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1967 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
| Model | 62 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 77 L |
