2009 Lamborghini Gallardo vs. 2009 Volvo S80

To start off, both 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo and 2009 Volvo S80 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 329 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S80. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S80 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo.

Because 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo S80. 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80. 2009 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Lamborghini Gallardo 2009 Volvo S80
Make Lamborghini Volvo
Model Gallardo S80
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5204 cc 3192 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 561 HP 232 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 236 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 18.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 1630 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 14.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L


 

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