1996 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo (493 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 330 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
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1996 Honda Civic | 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
Model | Civic | Gallardo |
Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |