1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, both 1987 Avanti Avanti and 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1987 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1987 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 120 kg more than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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, 1987 Avanti Avanti (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. 1987 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Avanti Avanti | 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Avanti | Lamborghini |
| Model | Avanti | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
