1972 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 31 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro. (328 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 755 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, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro 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. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lamborghini Miura | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Vauxhall |
| Model | Miura | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
