2009 Lamborghini Gallardo vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo and 2009 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (561 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
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2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mini |
Model | Gallardo | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 561 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 324 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |