2008 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, both 2008 Jaguar X-Type 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 330 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (193 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 280 kg more than 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo.

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 Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jaguar X-Type 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Jaguar Lamborghini
Model X-Type Gallardo
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2495 cc 4959 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 193 HP 523 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 241 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 217 km/hour 315 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.6 seconds 3.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1170 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 17 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 90 L


 

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