1988 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1995 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1995 TVR Cerbera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 375 kg more than 1995 TVR Cerbera.
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, 1995 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1995 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Lamborghini | TVR |
| Model | Jalpa | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
