1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, both 1988 Ferrari 348 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 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 35 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348.
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 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | 348 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 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 | 1465 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
