2001 Honda S2000 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 33 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2001 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 35 kg more than 2001 Honda S2000. 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S2000 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | S2000 | Miura |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 77 L |
