2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (550 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 119 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo has manual transmission. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
Model | Lumina | Gallardo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 550 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4346 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1166 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |