1965 Lamborghini 400 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. Both 1965 Lamborghini 400 and 1969 Lamborghini Miura are equipped with a 3,929 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1965 Lamborghini 400. (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1965 Lamborghini 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lamborghini 400 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lamborghini 400. (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lamborghini 400.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lamborghini 400 | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lamborghini |
Model | 400 | Miura |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 77 L |