1984 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 450 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | Jalpa | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3479 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2320 mm |
