1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1971 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1971 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 288 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1971 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1971 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1971 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
Model | Vega | Miura |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 77 L |