2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1606 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Chevrolet Lamborghini
Model Silverado Gallardo
Year Released 2012 2013
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 360 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 515 Nm 540 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 6500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2790 kg 1184 kg
Vehicle Length 6580 mm 4345 mm
Wheelbase Size 4250 mm 2560 mm


 

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