1966 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Miura 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 275 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 130 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lamborghini Miura | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Buick |
| Model | Miura | Century |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
