1968 Fiat 850 vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 45 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 469 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 850 | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4345 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2560 mm |
