1974 Buick GS vs. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 130 kg more than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | GS | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
