1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 430 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
| Model | Spider | Miura |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |
