1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Dodge Monaco would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1967 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 462 kg more than 1968 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, 1967 Dodge Monaco (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. 1967 Dodge Monaco has automatic transmission and 1968 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1968 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Dodge Monaco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Monaco | Miura |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 77 L |
