1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 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 103 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 57 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Miura | 911 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 77 L |
