2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo. (550 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo. (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Porsche | Lamborghini |
| Model | Carrera GT | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 90 L |
