1988 BMW 525 vs. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa (253 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 525 | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 3480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |