1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura

To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 19 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 (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 410 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. 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, 1986 Citroen Visa, 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 (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Citroen Visa 1967 Lamborghini Miura
Make Citroen Lamborghini
Model Visa Miura
Year Released 1986 1967
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1579 cc 3929 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 106 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 7850 RPM
Torque 134 Nm 399 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 73 mm 62 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.7:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 890 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 3710 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1070 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2510 mm


 

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