1950 Austin A135 vs. 1971 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1971 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 727 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1971 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
Model | A135 | Miura |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 77 L |