1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 44 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 114 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 513 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. 2012 Jaguar XJ 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. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Jaguar |
| Model | Miura | XJ |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 82 L |
