1967 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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 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 204 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 70 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. 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, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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 (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mini |
| Model | Miura | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |
