1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 21 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 272 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Nissan |
| Model | Jalpa | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
