1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 28 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 550 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. 1996 Buick Roadmaster 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. 1996 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
Model | Roadmaster | Miura |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |