2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (385 HP @ 7850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 1967 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1967 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Bentley | Lamborghini |
| Model | Continental T | Miura |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 77 L |
