2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac STS would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 376 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
| Model | STS | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4345 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2560 mm |
