2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sorento 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 (560 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento. 2009 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Sorento | 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Kia | Lamborghini |
Model | Sorento | Gallardo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5203 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 560 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |