1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 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 205 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino weights approximately 720 kg more than 1957 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, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Portofino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 1987 Lamborghini Portofino | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 600 | Portofino |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 110 L |
