2003 Lamborghini Gallardo vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo would be higher. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 625 kg more than 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Land Rover |
| Model | Gallardo | Defender |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4961 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
