1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1974 Maserati Bora is newer by 6 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 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1974 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1974 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Bora weights approximately 125 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Lamborghini | Maserati |
Model | Miura | Bora |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |