2008 Audi A5 vs. 1988 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 2008 Audi A5 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lamborghini LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lamborghini LM would be higher. At 5,166 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Audi A5. (349 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2008 Audi A5. 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, 1988 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A5 | 1988 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Audi | Lamborghini |
| Model | A5 | LM |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 169 L |
