1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 615 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
| Model | 62 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
