1983 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord 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 202 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 530 kg more than 1964 Opel Rekord. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
| Model | Jalpa | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
