2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 960 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21. 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, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Caterham | Lamborghini |
| Model | 21 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 232 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 | 540 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
