1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 105 kg more than 1982 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 Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Skylark | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
