1985 Holden Statesman vs. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1985 Holden Statesman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1985 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Statesman weights approximately 222 kg more than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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, 1985 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. 1985 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Statesman | 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Holden | Lamborghini |
| Model | Statesman | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
