1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa

To start off, both 1988 Honda Shuttle 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 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 420 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle will offer significantly more control. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Honda Shuttle 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa
Make Honda Lamborghini
Model Shuttle Jalpa
Year Released 1988 1988
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1595 cc 3485 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 314 Nm
Torque RPM 5300 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2460 mm


 

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