1986 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1986 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, both 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa and 1986 Venturi Cabriolet were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1986 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1986 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 205 kg more than 1986 Venturi Cabriolet. 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, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1986 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Venturi |
| Model | Jalpa | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3479 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
