1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (225 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino weights approximately 600 kg more than 1952 Abarth 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.
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1952 Abarth 1500 | 1987 Lamborghini Portofino | |
Make | Abarth | Lamborghini |
Model | 1500 | Portofino |
Year Released | 1952 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3050 mm |