2006 Dodge Dakota vs. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2006 Dodge Dakota is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 250 kg more than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Because 2006 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Dakota | 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Dakota | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
