1990 BMW 520 vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 520 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 358 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 BMW 520 | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 520 | Gallardo |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4345 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |