1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1992 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Nova is newer by 25 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 341 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 560 kg more than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. 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, 1992 Vauxhall Nova, 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 (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 1992 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Vauxhall |
| Model | Miura | Nova |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
