2009 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 161 kg more than 1969 Lamborghini Miura.
Because 1969 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 1969 Lamborghini Miura. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, 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, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
Model | Civic | Miura |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |