1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90.
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, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 90 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
