1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (365 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 830 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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 Jarama (407 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 500 | 1972 Lamborghini Jarama | |
Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
Model | 500 | Jarama |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2380 mm |