1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 40 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 93 L |
