1987 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. 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 1973 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 490 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lamborghini | Nissan |
Model | Jalpa | Laurel |
Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3480 cc | 1813 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |