1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1948 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. 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 285 more horse power than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 470 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1948 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Miura | 66 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
