1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1967 Lamborghini Marzal
To start off, 1967 Lamborghini Marzal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini Marzal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Marzal (175 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Marzal should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Marzal weights approximately 90 kg more than 1961 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, 1967 Lamborghini Marzal (179 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Marzal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 1967 Lamborghini Marzal | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 55 | Marzal |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
