1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT
To start off, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 3,464 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT weights approximately 175 kg more than 1960 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, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT (327 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 55 | 350 GT |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
