1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline 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 110 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Portofino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1987 Lamborghini Portofino | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | Berline | Portofino |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 110 L |
