Comparison Test: Audi S8 vs. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

The two cars share the same engine, but everything else is different. Both are great performing cars. The S8 runs to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and covers the quarter mile in 13.1 seconds. The Gallardo Spyder is even quicker, 3.8 seconds to 60 mph and 12.1 seconds for the quarter mile.

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GermanNut - 7/18/2006 4:47:27 PM

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Somebody slipped crack into the doughnuts at Road & Track.

Next thing I want from Road & Track is a comparison of a Ferrari Enzo with a 1995 Ford Windstar.

chewy - 7/18/2006 4:50:05 PM

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Well, they did hint at that possibility. It isn't a comparison test as much. The August issue just tests both vehicles, the S8 gets a detailed review, and the Gallardo gets a shorter review. In the magazine the two reviews are separate. They combined it for the website. Both are great cars, you can't go wrong with either.

jeffy210 - 7/18/2006 6:13:17 PM

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GermanNut - That makes absolutely no sense. The point of even mentioning the comparision was that they shared the same power plant (the V10), and how it can vary depending on the type of car it is in. Your comparision is close only in the fact that they each have 4 wheels.

chewy - 7/18/2006 6:30:27 PM

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The Audi V-10 version is "upgraded" and is tuned for a different car, but both are great. When you buy the S8 you can say it has the Lamborghini engine. Also , the Jetta 2.5 liter inline 5 engine is "basically half of the Lambo V-10 engine" as both share the same block to a certain extent.

Jovi - 7/18/2006 7:27:45 PM

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How about an Airbus A380 v. a Eurofighter Typhoon...

Or a Donzi 35 ZR v. a the Disney Magic Cruise ship...

This is a great test...

chewy - 7/18/2006 7:31:32 PM

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Jovi

You are funny.