2004 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 238 kg more than 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | Accord | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 562 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4387 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
