1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 520 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
| Model | Spider | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
