1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla 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 130 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 510 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Toyota |
| Model | Jalpa | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
