2008 BMW 120 vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 120 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 120 | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4345 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
