1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. (253 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 314 kg more than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | V8 Volante | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1814 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 80 L |
