1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 35 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
Model | Miura | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 399 Nm | 763 Nm |
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 | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |