1978 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 6 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 885 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, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra. 1978 Buick Electra 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. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Electra | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
Model | Electra | Miura |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |