1971 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 18 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 299 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 141 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lamborghini Miura | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Nissan |
| Model | Miura | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2080 mm |
