1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1968 Lamborghini 400 has manual transmission. 1968 Lamborghini 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
Model | 179 | 400 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |