1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1968 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1968 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1968 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Bristol | Lamborghini |
Model | 408 | Miura |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 77 L |