1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 41 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (350 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1967 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1967 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Lamborghini Miura | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Miura | CLS |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |