1983 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 60 kg more than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lancia |
Model | Jalpa | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3480 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |