1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Islero
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Islero is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,928 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Islero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 430 kg more than 1954 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, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Islero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1969 Lamborghini Islero | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 40 | Islero |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3928 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 93 L |
