1988 Honda Legend vs. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 80 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
Model | Legend | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |