1996 Honda NSX vs. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. (253 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Honda 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, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | NSX | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 4410 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
