1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 18 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 164 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (221 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (336 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | XJ6 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
