1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 355 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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.
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1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Lamborghini |
Model | 100 | Urraco |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |