1947 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. Both 1947 Jaguar Mark IV and 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa are equipped with a 3,485 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 290 kg more than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mark IV | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2460 mm |
