1996 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 15 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 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 472 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 375 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 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
Model | Civic | Gallardo |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 562 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4387 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1166 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |