1992 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 24 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (385 HP @ 7850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 250 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | XJR-15 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 77 L |
