1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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, 1995 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Alpina | Lamborghini |
| Model | B 12 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
