1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 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 181 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 540 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 1300 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
