1972 Lamborghini Miura 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 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa. (255 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 600 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lamborghini Miura | 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lamborghini |
| Model | Miura | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |
