1971 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lamborghini Jarama | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Jarama | 944 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
