1976 Citroen LN vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura

To start off, 1976 Citroen LN is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (350 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1976 Citroen LN. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 587 kg more than 1976 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1967 Lamborghini Miura is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Lamborghini Miura. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Citroen LN, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen LN. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen LN.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Citroen LN 1967 Lamborghini Miura
Make Citroen Lamborghini
Model LN Miura
Year Released 1976 1967
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 602 cc 3929 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 32 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 41 Nm 367 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 5100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.8:1
Top Speed 120 km/hour 272 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 706 kg 1293 kg
Vehicle Length 3390 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1070 mm
Wheelbase Size 2240 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 90 L