1966 AC Cobra vs. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 353 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.
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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | AC | Lamborghini |
Model | Cobra | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |