2005 Honda Civic vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Lamborghini Miura is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Lamborghini Miura. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1966 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1966 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
Model | Civic | Miura |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3929 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |