1983 Lamborghini LM vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lamborghini LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lamborghini LM would be higher. At 4,754 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1983 Lamborghini LM. (327 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1983 Lamborghini LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 350 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (439 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lamborghini LM. (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lamborghini LM. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1983 Lamborghini LM has manual transmission. 1983 Lamborghini LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Lamborghini LM | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Lamborghini | Volkswagen |
Model | LM | Touareg |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4754 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 327 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |