1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 285 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Camaro | Miura |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
