1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 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 65 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (263 Nm). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Volvo |
| Model | Jalpa | 960 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
