1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 2,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 159 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1972 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 1800 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
