2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 20 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 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa (253 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Charger. (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 224 kg more than 1985 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. 2005 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
Model | Charger | Jalpa |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |