1985 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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 31 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 812 kg more than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Lamborghini | Volkswagen |
Model | Jalpa | Touareg |
Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
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 | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |