1999 Audi S8 vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi S8 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Audi | Lamborghini |
| Model | S8 | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 562 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4386 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1184 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
