1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 10 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 930 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) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 400 | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | 400 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 93 L |
