2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo (523 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 326 kg more than 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo (511 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
Model | 159 | Gallardo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 523 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 511 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |