1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,669 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. (255 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 275 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | DB4 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3669 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |
