2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 902 kg more than 1969 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lamborghini Miura. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 1969 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1969 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Avalanche | Miura |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 77 L |
