1988 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 25 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. 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, 2013 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2013 BMW M3 | |
Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
Model | Jalpa | M3 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4618 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |