1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1968 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lancia Flaminia 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 114 more horse power than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1968 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lancia |
| Model | Jalpa | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |
