1987 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa 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 44 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 175 kg more than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Vauxhall |
| Model | Jalpa | Omega |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
