1983 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, both 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa and 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 73 more horse power than 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 405 kg more than 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo. (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
Make | Lamborghini | Maserati |
Model | Jalpa | Bi Turbo |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Size | 3480 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |