1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 5 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (350 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 368 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lamborghini Miura (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Miura | 914 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
