1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 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 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,869 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Bel Air | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
