1988 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Because 1988 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 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea, 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. 2008 Seat Altea 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. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Lamborghini | Seat |
Model | Jalpa | Altea |
Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 314 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |