1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1973 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1973 Lamborghini Jarama | |
Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
Model | 850 | Jarama |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2470 mm |