1972 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 40 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (323 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1890 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lamborghini Miura | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Chevrolet |
| Model | Miura | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 129 L |
