1956 Buick 40 vs. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 252 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 81 kg more than 1982 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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | 40 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1509 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2460 mm |
