1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, both 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1971 Lamborghini Miura were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP) has 304 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 245 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
Model | Giulia | Miura |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 77 L |