1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 165 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 632 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Jalpa | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 946 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1335 kg |
