1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F355 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 166 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F355 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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1996 Ferrari F355 | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
Model | F355 | Gallardo |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4345 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |