1951 Austin A vs. 1988 Lamborghini Project P140

To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 3,961 cc (10 cylinders), 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 (372 HP) has 343 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 weights approximately 601 kg more than 1951 Austin A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 (391 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm). This means 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.

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