2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 18 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 750 kg more than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
Model | Suburban | Jalpa |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |