1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 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 281 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 247 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Because 1968 Lamborghini Miura is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Lamborghini Miura. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Volkswagen |
| Model | Miura | Passat |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2712 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
