2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (550 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (229 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (159 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Mazda | Lamborghini |
| Model | RX-8 | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
