1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1998 Lexus SC
To start off, 1998 Lexus SC is newer by 30 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 160 more horse power than 1998 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus SC weights approximately 175 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1998 Lexus SC | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lexus |
Model | Miura | SC |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 86 mm |
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 | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |