1972 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Miura 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 357 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 70 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lamborghini Miura | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Toyota |
| Model | Miura | Celica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |
