1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Camaro and 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 @ 3250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
Model | Camaro | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 3480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |