1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 3 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 298 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.
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1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
Model | Spider | Miura |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
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 | 1002 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |