1995 Acura NSX vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. (385 HP @ 7850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 197 kg more than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Acura | Lamborghini |
Model | NSX | Miura |
Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |