2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 42 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 (350 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (257 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 397 kg more than 1967 Lamborghini Miura.
Because 1967 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 1967 Lamborghini Miura. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, 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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
| Model | Spider | Miura |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
