1971 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 26 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 184 more horse power than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 43 kg more than 1997 Porsche Boxster. 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, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lamborghini Miura | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Miura | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 72 mm |
| 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 | 1293 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
