1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 140 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 40 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 93 L |
