2012 Chevrolet Matiz vs. 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Matiz and 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Matiz. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 410 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Matiz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Matiz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Matiz. (91 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Matiz.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Chevrolet Matiz 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Chevrolet Lamborghini
Model Matiz Gallardo
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 995 cc 5200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 66 HP 562 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 91 Nm 539 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 6500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 3500 mm 4387 mm
Vehicle Width 1500 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1166 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 90 L


 

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