1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1969 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, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1971 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 500 | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 100 L |
