1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 990 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 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, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Caterham | Lamborghini |
| Model | Super 7 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 80 L |
