1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 330 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40.
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.
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1949 Austin A 40 | 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
Model | A 40 | Urraco |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |