1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura 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 306 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 300 kg more than 1972 Mazda 818. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mazda |
| Model | Miura | 818 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |
