1988 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 18 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 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 1 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (251 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Renault |
| Model | Jalpa | Clio |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
