1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 605 kg more than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
| Model | Calais | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
