1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2002 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2002 Smart Roadster is newer by 35 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 269 more horse power than 2002 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 408 kg more than 2002 Smart Roadster. 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 (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 2002 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Smart |
| Model | Miura | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 272 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
