1987 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 23 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, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 290 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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Jalpa | 335 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
