1984 Fiat 126 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1984 Fiat 126 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 715 kg more than 1984 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 126 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 126 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
