1971 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 15 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 195 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 332 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, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 1986 Mazda 929 has automatic transmission and 1971 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1971 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mazda 929 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lamborghini Miura | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mazda |
Model | Miura | 929 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 77.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |