2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 6,496 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago (631 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago weights approximately 610 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Silverado | Murcielago |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 6496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 100 L |
