1984 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 28 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 3,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
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1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
Model | Jalpa | Z4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3479 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |