2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 19 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 4,721 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 253 kg more than 2001 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ascari | Lamborghini |
| Model | Ecosse | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 75 mm |
| 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 | 1247 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 150 mm |
