1972 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 190 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lamborghini Miura | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
| Model | Miura | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
