1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Centura is newer by 2 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. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 85 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura. 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Centura | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lamborghini |
| Model | Centura | Miura |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
