1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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 Miura (399 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 55 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 77 L |
