1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 160 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster. 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Miura | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
