1985 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, 2005 Morgan Roadster is newer by 20 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 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 29 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (224 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
Make | Lamborghini | Morgan |
Model | Jalpa | Roadster |
Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3480 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |