1985 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa and 1985 Volvo 245 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 157 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 245.
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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Volvo |
| Model | Jalpa | 245 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
