2008 Toyota Avalon vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP) has 294 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 69 kg more than 2008 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Avalon.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Avalon 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Toyota Lamborghini
Model Avalon Gallardo
Year Released 2008 2013
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3456 cc 5200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 268 HP 562 HP
Torque 336 Nm 540 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 6500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1416 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4386 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1184 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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