1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1987 Mazda 626
To start off, 1987 Mazda 626 is newer by 20 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 261 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 173 kg more than 1987 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Lamborghini Miura is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Lamborghini Miura. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 626, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 626. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 1987 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mazda |
| Model | Miura | 626 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
