1982 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 30 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 26 kg more than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Lamborghini | Subaru |
Model | Jalpa | Impreza |
Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3480 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1509 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |