1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1967 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mitsubishi 500 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 362 more horse power than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 770 kg more than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1967 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mitsubishi |
Model | Miura | 500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2070 mm |