1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1967 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 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 363 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 754 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 500 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 77 L |
