1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP) has 240 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (403 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (373 Nm). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Miura |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 435 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
