1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Espada
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Espada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Espada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 730 kg more than 1956 Fiat 600. 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, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 1968 Lamborghini Espada | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 600 | Espada |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 93 L |
