2013 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, both 2013 Kia Sorento and 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 535 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.

Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Kia Sorento 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Kia Lamborghini
Model Sorento Gallardo
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Crossover Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 272 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 336 Nm 540 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 92.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1719 kg 1184 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4345 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2560 mm


 

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