2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo would be higher. 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 286 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 14 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne. 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 2010 Buick Lucerne. 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 (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Buick Lucerne 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Buick Lamborghini
Model Lucerne Gallardo
Year Released 2010 2009
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3900 cc 4961 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 227 HP 513 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 321 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1726 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 5161 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1875 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1473 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2936 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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