2005 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 471 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 530 | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4345 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
