2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (350 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 697 kg more than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. 2009 Alpina B7 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. 2009 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alpina B7 | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Alpina | Lamborghini |
Model | B7 | Miura |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |