1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rover P4 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 310 more horse power than 1952 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1952 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rover P4 weights approximately 90 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1952 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Rover |
| Model | Miura | P4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 52 L |
