1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo is newer by 13 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 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (297 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo weights approximately 325 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, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Bravo 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 | 1974 Lamborghini Bravo | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 40 | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 64.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 120 L |
