2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1968 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1968 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
Model | Tahoe | Miura |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Body Type | SUV | 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 | 321 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 77 L |