1972 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 74 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lamborghini Urraco | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lamborghini |
| Model | Urraco | Miura |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2462 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
