1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna 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 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 495 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. 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) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna. 1990 Renault Laguna 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. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Lamborghini | Renault |
Model | Jalpa | Laguna |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 181 Nm |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |