2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. (403 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | V12 | Miura |
Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 435 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 403 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |