1966 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2007 Lexus LS
To start off, 2007 Lexus LS is newer by 41 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Lexus LS. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus LS weights approximately 605 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, 2007 Lexus LS (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. 2007 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1966 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1966 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Lamborghini Miura | 2007 Lexus LS | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lexus |
Model | Miura | LS |
Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 417 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 84 L |