1990 Honda Legend vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura

To start off, 1990 Honda Legend is newer by 22 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 173 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.

Because 1968 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 1968 Lamborghini Miura. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend, 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend. 1990 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1968 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1968 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Honda Legend 1968 Lamborghini Miura
Make Honda Lamborghini
Model Legend Miura
Year Released 1990 1968
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3206 cc 3929 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 212 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7850 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 399 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 62 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1110 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 77 L


 

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