1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, both 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS and 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 227 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
Model | 328 GTS | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
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 | 1273 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |