1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1973 Volvo 145
To start off, 1973 Volvo 145 is newer by 5 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 283 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 Volvo 145. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1973 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Volvo |
Model | Miura | 145 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |