1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, both 1968 Lamborghini Miura and 1968 Vauxhall Viva were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 281 more horse power than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 375 kg more than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Vauxhall Viva.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
Make | Lamborghini | Vauxhall |
Model | Miura | Viva |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |