1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1971 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 336 kg more than 1960 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, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
| Model | Giulietta | Miura |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 290 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 | 957 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 77 L |
