1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT
To start off, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,464 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT weights approximately 72 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1500. 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, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT (327 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1500 | 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 1500 | 350 GT |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 3464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
