1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1967 TVR Tuscan. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1967 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 270 kg more than 1967 TVR Tuscan. 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, 1967 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Lamborghini | TVR |
| Model | Miura | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 71 L |
