1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 13 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 268 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 207 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Volvo |
| Model | Miura | 265 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
