2001 Lamborghini Murcielago vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago would be higher. At 6,192 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago (563 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (173 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 544 kg more than 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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, 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago (650 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago has manual transmission. 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Lamborghini Murcielago | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Lamborghini | Volkswagen |
Model | Murcielago | Touareg |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6192 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 563 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 332 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |