1985 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1975 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. (253 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 40 kg more than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. 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, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1975 Lamborghini Jarama | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lamborghini |
Model | Jalpa | Jarama |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3480 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |