1982 Honda Prelude vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (350 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 318 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Lamborghini Miura is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Lamborghini Miura. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Honda Prelude | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
Model | Prelude | Miura |
Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |