1987 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 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 129 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Jalpa | 924 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
