1985 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2006 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 21 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. (253 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Koenigsegg CCX.
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, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2006 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Jalpa | CCX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 400 km/hour |
| 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
