2007 Audi S8 vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2007 Audi S8 is newer by 40 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (385 HP @ 7850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Lamborghini Miura.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Audi S8 (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. 2007 Audi S8 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. 2007 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Audi | Lamborghini |
| Model | S8 | Miura |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 77 L |
