1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 45 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 210 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 77 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. 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, 2012 Honda Civic, 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 (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Honda |
| Model | Miura | Civic |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1216 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
