1990 Renault Alpine vs. 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Renault Alpine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Alpine | 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Renault | Lamborghini |
| Model | Alpine | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 562 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4387 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
