2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,959 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo (523 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 Audi A6. 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, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (381 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A6 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Audi Lamborghini
Model A6 Gallardo
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2698 cc 4959 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 178 HP 523 HP
Engine RPM 3300 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 381 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 92.8 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 228 km/hour 315 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 3.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1170 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 17 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 90 L


 

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