1983 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 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 149 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Rover |
| Model | Jalpa | P5 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
