1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 850 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 338 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2680 mm |
