1972 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 7 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1325 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, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1972 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1972 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Lamborghini Miura | 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Lamborghini | Aston Martin |
Model | Miura | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |