1973 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 400 kg more than 1969 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, 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lamborghini Miura. 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1969 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1969 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | De Tomaso | Lamborghini |
Model | Longchamp | Miura |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |