1968 Lamborghini Espada vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Espada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. Both 1968 Lamborghini Espada and 1966 Lamborghini Miura are equipped with a 3,929 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Lamborghini Espada. (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1968 Lamborghini Espada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 180 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Espada. (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Espada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Espada | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lamborghini |
| Model | Espada | Miura |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 77 L |
