1984 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 27 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. 2011 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2011 BMW 550 | |
Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
Model | Jalpa | 550 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3479 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2969 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |