Lamborghini Aventador vs Porsche 959

How does the Lamborghini Aventador stack up against the Porsche 959? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Lamborghini AventadorLamborghini Aventador
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Porsche 959Porsche 959
SpecLamborghini AventadorPorsche 959
Horsepower (max)769 hp508 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.8 s3.7 s
Top speed355 km/h339 km/h
Variants102
Body styleMid-engine V12Coupé
GenerationLB834959
Production2011 – 20221986 – 1993
Length4,835 mm4,260 mm
Width2,030 mm1,840 mm
Height1,136 mm1,280 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm2,272 mm

Lamborghini Aventador vs Porsche 959: common questions

Is the Lamborghini Aventador or Porsche 959 faster?
The Lamborghini Aventador is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.7s versus the Porsche 959's 3.5s (0-100 km/h in 2.8s vs 3.7s).
Which has more horsepower, the Lamborghini Aventador or the Porsche 959?
The Lamborghini Aventador makes more power: 769 hp (573 kW) versus 508 hp (379 kW) for the Porsche 959.
Is the Lamborghini Aventador or Porsche 959 faster on top speed?
The Lamborghini Aventador has the higher top speed at 221 mph (355 km/h), versus 211 mph (339 km/h) for the Porsche 959.
What is the main difference between the Lamborghini Aventador and the Porsche 959?
The Lamborghini Aventador is a mid-engine v12, while the Porsche 959 is a coupé. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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