1988 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 22 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 4,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 150 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Maserati |
| Model | Jalpa | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
