1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige 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 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 128 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Exige.
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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | Miura | Exige |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 44 L |
