2008 Audi R8 vs. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago
To start off, both 2008 Audi R8 and 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,191 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago (571 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2008 Audi R8. (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago weights approximately 490 kg more than 2008 Audi R8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Murcielago (650 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi R8 | 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago | |
| Make | Audi | Lamborghini |
| Model | R8 | Murcielago |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 571 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 21.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
