1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 46 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 155 kg more than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Chevrolet |
| Model | Miura | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |
