2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 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 (552 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 434 kg more than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2009 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo. (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Audi | Lamborghini |
Model | A8 | Gallardo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3936 cc | 5204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |