2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 36 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (350 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 57 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Ascari | Lamborghini |
| Model | KZ1 | Miura |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 272 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 | 1350 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2510 mm |
