1966 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1948 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 510 kg more than 1948 Morris Minor. 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, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lamborghini Miura | 1948 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Morris |
| Model | Miura | Minor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
