1997 Holden Commodore vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 29 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 250 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Holden Commodore | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Holden | Lamborghini |
| Model | Commodore | Miura |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
