1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta 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 180 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 107 kg more than 1967 Lamborghini Miura.
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 Volkswagen Jetta, 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Volkswagen |
| Model | Miura | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4250 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4644 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
