1987 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 5 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 94 more horse power than 1978 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 528 kg more than 1978 Renault 5. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1978 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Renault |
| Model | Jalpa | 5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 56 L |
