1969 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1999 Lexus GS
To start off, 1999 Lexus GS is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus GS weights approximately 420 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) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus GS. (298 Nm). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus GS. 1999 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1969 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1969 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lamborghini Miura | 1999 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lexus |
| Model | Miura | GS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
