1988 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 167 kg more than 1988 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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
Make | Lamborghini | Plymouth |
Model | Jalpa | Superbird |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 6982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 314 Nm | 665 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1667 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2930 mm |