2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic 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 424 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. 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 Honda Civic. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | Civic | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 4959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 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 | 1180 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
