1963 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 170 kg more than 1987 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, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jaguar S-Type | 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | S-Type | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 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 | 1670 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
