1987 Citroen AX vs. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, both 1987 Citroen AX 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 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (85 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 778 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX, 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, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Citroen | Lamborghini |
| Model | AX | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
