1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator 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 72 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
Model | Jalpa | Senator |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 44 L |