1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 15 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 407 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1966 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1966 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | XJS | Miura |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 77 L |
