1985 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2004 Maserati MC12 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (622 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. (253 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Maserati MC12.
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, 2004 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Maserati |
| Model | Jalpa | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
