1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 95 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Plymouth |
| Model | Jalpa | Volare |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 5896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |
