1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC 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 204 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 165 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Miura | CLC |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 62 L |
