1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 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 283 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1969 Lamborghini Miura.
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 @ 5750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 90 | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 90 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 77 L |
