1971 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 930. (297 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1971 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1985 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lamborghini Miura. (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lamborghini Miura | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Miura | 930 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
