2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS 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 5,203 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 135 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 Cadillac STS. 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 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac STS 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Cadillac Lamborghini
Model STS Gallardo
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3599 cc 5203 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 562 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 369 Nm 540 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 12.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1170 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 90 L


 

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