1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 23 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, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530. 2012 BMW 530 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. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Jalpa | 530 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
