2004 Lamborghini Gallardo vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo and 2004 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo (494 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 166 kg more than 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Volkswagen |
| Model | Gallardo | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
