1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 37 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 257 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 336 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.

Because 1968 Lamborghini Miura is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Lamborghini Miura. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Lamborghini Miura 2005 Volkswagen Touran
Make Lamborghini Volkswagen
Model Miura Touran
Year Released 1968 2005
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3929 cc 1982 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 7850 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 399 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 5750 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 62 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1636 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 60 L


 

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