1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 32 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 217 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 235 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1968 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1968 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Miura | C |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 62 L |
