1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1975 Lancia Stratos is newer by 7 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 198 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 Lancia Stratos. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lancia |
Model | Miura | Stratos |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |