1969 Lamborghini Islero vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Islero is newer by 1 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. Both 1969 Lamborghini Islero and 1968 Lamborghini Miura are equipped with a 3,929 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. (345 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 80 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lamborghini Islero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lamborghini Islero | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lamborghini |
| Model | Islero | Miura |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 77 L |
