1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 249 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | DB4 | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |