1952 Buick 40 vs. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | 40 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2460 mm |
