2009 GMC Savana vs. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 4,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana. 2009 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Savana | 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | GMC | Lamborghini |
| Model | Savana | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2550 kg | 1500 kg |
