1973 BMW 3 vs. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3. (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 230 kg more than 1973 BMW 3. 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, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 3 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
