2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 196 kg more than 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Porsche | Lamborghini |
| Model | 911 | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3824 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 562 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4387 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 90 L |
