1978 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 472 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | Accord | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 562 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4387 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
