1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 695 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. 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, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 1100 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
