2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,966 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo (520 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.

Because 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo (511 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (179 Nm). This means 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Civic 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Honda Lamborghini
Model Civic Gallardo
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1998 cc 4966 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 520 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 179 Nm 511 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 92.8 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1170 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.6 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.1 L/100km 26.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 21.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 90 L


 

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