1987 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 18 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 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 961 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Land Rover |
| Model | Jalpa | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 86 L |
