1966 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2009 SSC Aero
To start off, 2009 SSC Aero is newer by 43 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 677 more horse power than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 7 kg more than 2009 SSC Aero.
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, 2009 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 957 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2009 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lamborghini Miura | 2009 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Lamborghini | SSC |
| Model | Miura | Aero |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1090 mm |
