1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 27 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 103 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 120 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
Model | Miura | 993 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |