1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 195 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 125 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (271 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Miura | SLK |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |
