1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2009 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 41 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 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, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR3. 2009 Land Rover LR3 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. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2009 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Land Rover |
Model | Miura | LR3 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |