2007 BMW 523 vs. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523.
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, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523. 2007 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 523 | Jalpa |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |