1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 12 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 212 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 67 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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Miura | 250 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2525 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 272 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
