Lamborghini Gallardo vs Porsche 918 Spyder

How does the Lamborghini Gallardo stack up against the Porsche 918 Spyder? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Lamborghini GallardoLamborghini Gallardo
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Porsche 918 SpyderPorsche 918 Spyder
SpecLamborghini GallardoPorsche 918 Spyder
Horsepower (max)570 hp875 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s2.6 s
Top speed325 km/h345 km/h
Variants61
Body styleMid-engine V10Roadster
GenerationType 140918
Production2003 – 20132013 – 2015
Length4,345 mm4,643 mm
Width1,900 mm1,940 mm
Height1,165 mm1,167 mm
Wheelbase2,560 mm2,730 mm

Lamborghini Gallardo vs Porsche 918 Spyder: common questions

Is the Lamborghini Gallardo or Porsche 918 Spyder faster?
The Porsche 918 Spyder is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.5s versus the Lamborghini Gallardo's 3.2s (0-100 km/h in 2.6s vs 3.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the Lamborghini Gallardo or the Porsche 918 Spyder?
The Porsche 918 Spyder makes more power: 875 hp (652 kW) versus 570 hp (425 kW) for the Lamborghini Gallardo.
Is the Lamborghini Gallardo or Porsche 918 Spyder faster on top speed?
The Porsche 918 Spyder has the higher top speed at 214 mph (345 km/h), versus 202 mph (325 km/h) for the Lamborghini Gallardo.
What is the main difference between the Lamborghini Gallardo and the Porsche 918 Spyder?
The Lamborghini Gallardo is a mid-engine v10, while the Porsche 918 Spyder is a roadster. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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