1988 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 23 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 116 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (136 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Jalpa | C |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |