2009 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, both 2009 Alpina B5 and 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (561 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B5. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B5 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo.

Because 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo. (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo. 2009 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo has manual transmission. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Alpina B5 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Alpina Lamborghini
Model B5 Gallardo
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4397 cc 5204 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 561 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 700 Nm 540 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 12.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 300 km/hour 324 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1810 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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