2009 Lamborghini Gallardo vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 364 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 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Land Rover |
| Model | Gallardo | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |
