1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 39 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 163 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Lamborghini | Volkswagen |
Model | Miura | Touareg |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |