1985 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Kadett 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 206 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 680 kg more than 1976 Opel Kadett. 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
| Model | Jalpa | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 43 L |
