2009 Lamborghini Gallardo vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (513 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 567 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 (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen T5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Volkswagen |
| Model | Gallardo | T5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4961 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 513 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.3 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
