1954 Austin A vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 725 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
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, 1954 Austin A (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 53 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
