2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (358 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (385 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | Z4 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 227 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 Length | 4100 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
