2007 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (513 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 666 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Highlander | 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Toyota | Lamborghini |
| Model | Highlander | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 513 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
