2001 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Carens would be higher. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo (512 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 2001 Kia Carens. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Carens. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Carens | 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Kia | Lamborghini |
| Model | Carens | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 512 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
