1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1967 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 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 263 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 67 kg more than 1967 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 90 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
