1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2001 Spyker C8 is newer by 12 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Spyker C8.
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, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Spyker |
Model | Jalpa | C8 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 481 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |