1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (350 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (260 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 437 kg more than 1967 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 1967 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1967 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Miura | 442 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
