1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP) has 297 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500.
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 400 (373 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Abarth | Lamborghini |
Model | 500 | 400 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |