1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
| Model | Spider | Miura |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
