1991 Acura NSX vs. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1991 Acura NSX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. (255 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 130 kg more than 1991 Acura NSX.
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, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura NSX | 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Acura | Lamborghini |
| Model | NSX | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
