2009 Honda Accord vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura

To start off, 2009 Honda Accord 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 161 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.

Because 1968 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 1968 Lamborghini Miura. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord, 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Accord 1968 Lamborghini Miura
Make Honda Lamborghini
Model Accord Miura
Year Released 2009 1968
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2354 cc 3929 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 7850 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 399 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 5750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1461 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1110 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 77 L


 

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