1998 Fiat Marea vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Marea 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 (561 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Marea. (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 Fiat Marea. 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 1998 Fiat Marea. 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 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Marea. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Marea.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Fiat Marea 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Fiat Lamborghini
Model Marea Gallardo
Year Released 1998 2009
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1996 cc 5204 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 561 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 186 Nm 540 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 12.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 210 km/hour 324 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1255 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 80 L


 

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