1954 Austin A 55 vs. 1966 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1966 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 3,927 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55.
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, 1966 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm). This means 1966 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 55 | 1966 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
Model | A 55 | 400 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 373 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 86 L |