2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Cadillac CTS would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 228 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
Model | CTS | Gallardo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4788 mm | 4345 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1184 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 20.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |