2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 25 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 441 kg more than 1982 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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | Vanquish | Jalpa |
Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 333 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 | 1950 kg | 1509 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |