1969 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 26 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 195 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 590 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lamborghini Miura | 1995 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Miura | S |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
