1990 Porsche Pan Americana vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (552 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche Pan Americana has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Porsche | Lamborghini |
| Model | Pan Americana | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2570 mm |
