2008 Audi S6 vs. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, both 2008 Audi S6 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 5,202 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo (512 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 Audi S6. (429 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi S6.

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 Audi S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo. (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi S6 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Audi Lamborghini
Model S6 Gallardo
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5202 cc 4961 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 429 HP 512 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 90 L


 

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