1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 is newer by 9 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 264 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 153 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912. 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 1976 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Miura | 912 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2220 mm |
