1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 18 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 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 1020 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, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 500 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
