1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1959 MG MGA
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 MG MGA would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1959 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1959 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 600 kg more than 1959 MG MGA. 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, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1959 MG MGA | |
| Make | Lamborghini | MG |
| Model | Jalpa | MGA |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
