1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 15 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 271 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 50 kg more than 1983 Opel Rekord. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
| Model | Miura | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
