2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ is newer by 41 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 359 kg more than 1967 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 Jaguar XJ (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. 2008 Jaguar XJ 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. 2008 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jaguar XJ | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
Model | XJ | Miura |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2722 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 77 L |