1982 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. 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 2 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 326 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) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Nissan |
| Model | Jalpa | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
