1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle and 1968 Lamborghini Miura were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 201 kg more than 1968 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 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Chevelle | Miura |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 77 L |
