1968 AMC AMX vs. 1971 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1971 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 AMC AMX. (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1968 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 84 kg more than 1971 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lamborghini Miura. (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lamborghini Miura. 1968 AMC AMX has automatic transmission and 1971 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1971 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 AMC AMX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1971 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | AMC | Lamborghini |
| Model | AMX | Miura |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 62 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
