1983 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 70 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 115 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (238 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Jalpa | 280 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |
