1983 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 is newer by 29 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 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 25 more horse power than 2012 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 128 weights approximately 85 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Jalpa | 128 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
