1966 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 1966 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 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 352 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 650 kg more than 1955 Morgan 4. 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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lamborghini Miura | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Morgan |
| Model | Miura | 4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
