[nickorette]

Looking at both cars on paper, the similarities are pretty remarkable. Nearly identical wheelbase, weight, overall dimensions, even similar performance on the first generation models.

For those with hands on experience with both cars, what is your opinion?

 

[invictusmaneo]

nearly identical weight is relative...the gallardo hardtop is nearly 3600 pounds...most evora S float 3100-3150.

There are a few that have owned both here

 

[Allan Gibbs]

Gallardo Vs Evora S on a Google search:

I make no warranties and representations of the 1 minute 21 second of your life you loose if you view this video.

 

[Stormy320]

That's not a Gallardo.

Thank you for the disclaimer. I should have read it first

 

[jaydubb]

Gallardo Vs Evora S on a Google search:

I make no warranties and representations of the 1 minute 21 second of your life you loose if you view this video.

The Lambo cheated, and thank you for the disclaimer. I wish I'd read it first too rotfl

 

[Chris D.]

I have owned a couple of Gallardos but I have only driven (not owned) an Evora S. The Evora S feels much more nimble and you feel more connected to the road through the steering wheel. Of the exotics I have tracked, the McLaren MP4 12 C comes the closest to the Evora in the areas of handling and braking---very similar. Evora S build quality feels similar to a 430 in my opinion. The Gallardo feels heavier, more solidly built and a little more planted in the twisties (due to AWD) than any of the above.

 

[Allan Gibbs]

That's not a Gallardo.

Thank you for the disclaimer. I should have read it first

Whoops. Sorry, couldn't tell the difference as the doors were closed.

 

[idolman]

Looking at both cars on paper, the similarities are pretty remarkable. Nearly identical wheelbase, weight, overall dimensions, even similar performance on the first generation models.

For those with hands on experience with both cars, what is your opinion?

Evora is a heavy car considering its dimensions and engine weight. Curious where they put the weight. Heavy aluminum?

 

[XHILR8N!]

Evora is a heavy car considering its dimensions and engine weight. Curious where they put the weight. Heavy aluminum?

It's in the unLotusy thick leather covered padded roof of the luggage compartment (our does have contrasting stitching )

And other stuff like that I guess

 

[wormman]

Other than the fact that a Gallardo will suck the doors of an Evora S they are very similar.

 

[Stormy320]

Whoops. Sorry, couldn't tell the difference as the doors were closed.

 

[low2ground]

Why would we be comparing the Gallardo to an Evora? It's the R8, whose platform the Gallardo shares visa vis parent VW, that we should be comparing it to.

 

[Allan Gibbs]

Maybe be he's considering an S vs a early Gallardo.

 

[wormman]

I thought the early Gallardo had 493 HP.

 

[nickorette]

nearly identical weight is relative...the gallardo hardtop is nearly 3600 pounds...most evora S float 3100-3150.

There are a few that have owned both here

You might be thinking Murcielago, Gallardo hardtops are 3350-3150 depending on model

 

[invictusmaneo]

http://media.caranddriver.com/files/lamborghini-gallardo2004-lamborghini-gallardo-specs.pdf


Car and Driver weighs their cars on pro comps exactly as the MFR hands them to them...so 3560 on the road....

MFRs quote some pretty silly weights by not including certain fluids, etc..not saying the SuperLeggera isn't much lighter, but your average run of the mill Gallardo is sort of a porker

 

[ravencliff]

It's hard to imagine, looking at my Evora, that the Gallardo isn't much larger all around. The specs do show that both cars are within a couple of inches of each other in length, width and track.

 

[ItsThaMonsta]

If you've only seen these cars in the showroom or isolated on the street then they all look bigger. In reality the Gallardo is small, as with most supercars. Line any up next to a small 3 series and it will be hidden.

 

[Formulabob]

Have a bare minimum of time/experience with both cars and only a NA Evora. If someone else covered all the bills, then I choose the Gallardo but if it is my wallet then I could be satisfied by the Evora.

One thing to note is, that if you are tall in the torso, your head might be into the roof on the Gallardo (headroom varies by model). I feel that Gallardo ergonomics still have a hint of the old school Italian in them. TADTS. So you really should try to get at least a half-hour drive in it to make sure the two of you fit each other.

Enjoy which ever one you get!

 

[XHILR8N!]

I'm 6'1" with a long torso. You're right, I could just not have the Lambo unless some modification to the seat or mounts were done. No way with a helmet.