1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (510 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 861 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 850 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 301 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 100 L |
