1969 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 36 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 196 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige. 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, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lamborghini Miura | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | Miura | Exige |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 40 L |
