1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP) has 275 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 255 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (252 Nm). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Camaro | Miura |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
