2013 Lamborghini Gallardo vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, both 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo and 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo. (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 985 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.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost. 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo. (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Gallardo | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 562 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4386 mm | 5399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1184 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3295 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |
