2006 Lamborghini Gallardo vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo (492 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Gallardo | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4961 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 309 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
