1987 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2002 Vector M12
To start off, 2002 Vector M12 is newer by 15 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vector M12 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. 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, 2002 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2002 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Vector |
| Model | Jalpa | M12 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
