2008 Lamborghini Gallardo vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo and 2008 Porsche 911 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 118 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (405 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo. (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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2008 Lamborghini Gallardo | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
Model | Gallardo | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4959 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 89 L |