1982 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 84 kg more than 1976 Maserati Bora.
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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Lamborghini | Maserati |
Model | Jalpa | Bora |
Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3480 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
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 | 1509 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |