1969 Lamborghini Islero vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Islero is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 3,928 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Islero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 620 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Islero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lamborghini Islero | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Singer |
| Model | Islero | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3928 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |
