2013 Lamborghini Aventador vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, both 2013 Lamborghini Aventador 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. At 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Lamborghini Aventador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lamborghini Aventador (700 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo. (562 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Aventador should accelerate faster than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Aventador weights approximately 90 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Aventador (690 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo. (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Aventador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Lamborghini Aventador | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lamborghini |
| Model | Aventador | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6500 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 700 HP | 562 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 690 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4386 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2260 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1135 mm | 1184 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
