Lamborghini Jalpa (1981 – 1988) vs BMW M1 (1978 – 1981): specs compared

The BMW M1 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 277 hp against 258 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 7.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 262 km/h against 250 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,300 kg against 1,509 kg. The Lamborghini Jalpa dates from 1981 – 1988, the BMW M1 from 1978 – 1981.

Specification Lamborghini Jalpa Lamborghini Jalpa 1981 – 1988 BMW M1 BMW M1 1978 – 1981
Overview
Origin Italy Germany
Documented years 1981 – 1988 1978 – 1981
Body style — —
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 258 hp 277 hp
Torque 320 Nm 330 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.0 s 5.9 s
Top speed 250 km/h 262 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy — 16.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,331 mm 4,359 mm
Width 1,880 mm 1,824 mm
Height 1,143 mm 1,138 mm
Wheelbase 2,451 mm 2,560 mm
Curb weight 1,509 kg 1,300 kg

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