1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 18 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 (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (221 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 20 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944. 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 (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Miura | 944 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
