1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 342 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. 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, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1972 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 40 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
