1983 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 515 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, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Jalpa | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |
