1984 Buick Electra vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 18 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 150 kg more than 1966 Lamborghini Miura.
Because 1966 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 1966 Lamborghini Miura. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra, 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, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra. 1984 Buick Electra 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. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Buick Electra | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
Model | Electra | Miura |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |