1969 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lamborghini Miura | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Peugeot |
Model | Miura | 504 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |