1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 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 326 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 450 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Miura | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |
