1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 44 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 128 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 391 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige. 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 (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | Miura | Exige |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 44 L |
