1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 400. (393 Nm). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 400 | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
Model | 400 | Miura |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
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 | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 399 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 62 mm |
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 | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 77 L |