1985 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa (253 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (39 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 680 kg more than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (88 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jalpa | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
