1984 Audi 200 vs. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, both 1984 Audi 200 and 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1984 Audi 200. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 210 kg more than 1984 Audi 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Audi 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 200. (253 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 200 | 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Audi | Lamborghini |
| Model | 200 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
