1956 Buick 40 vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | 40 | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 562 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |
