2008 Lamborghini Murcielago vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago and 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 472 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago weights approximately 351 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Toyota |
| Model | Murcielago | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6496 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 660 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.3 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |
