2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Punto 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 429 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer significantly more control. 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | Punto | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 4959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 90 L |
