2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 385 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 106 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lamborghini Miura. (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
Model | Corvette | Miura |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 62 mm |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |