1987 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator 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 137 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 165 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
| Model | Jalpa | Senator |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
