1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa

To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 11 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 48 kg more than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo.

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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Lamborghini Diablo 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa
Make Lamborghini Lamborghini
Model Diablo Jalpa
Year Released 1999 1988
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 5707 cc 3485 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 523 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 605 Nm 314 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 330 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 1452 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 80 L


 

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