1984 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1984 Pontiac Phoenix
To start off, both 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa and 1984 Pontiac Phoenix 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 162 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Phoenix. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Phoenix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 400 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Phoenix. 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 Pontiac Phoenix, 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Phoenix. (181 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Phoenix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1984 Pontiac Phoenix | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Pontiac |
| Model | Jalpa | Phoenix |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3479 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
