2007 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (561 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 355 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | Civic | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 561 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
