1985 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest 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 13 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 396 kg more than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Because 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (314 Nm). This means 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Nissan |
| Model | Jalpa | Quest |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
