1980 Buick Electra vs. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 190 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, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Buick Electra | 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
Model | Electra | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |