1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1989 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa and 1989 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 158 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 575 kg more than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Because 1989 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1989 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Nissan |
| Model | Jalpa | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2980 mm |
