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Lamborghini Comparison: Huracán vs Aventador
We’re not sure if there has ever been an era in Lamborghini’s past when two of its models were so close, especially in terms of the cool factor. As you’ve probably noticed, these days the Huracan and the Aventador battle for our attention and the match seems to be a draw.
The tech stuff
We know, this fight is not about the performance. People aren’t fascinated with bulls just thanks to their sheer strength - when was the last time you heard about somebody armwrestling a bull?
The story is the same with Raging Bulls. The go-fast bits are sine qua non, but nobody buys a Lambo just for the numbers. Still, our geeky side demands we go though the figures. Besides, these are supercars and all the fans want to hear about the speedy parts.
Interestingly enough, the V12 and the V10 Lambos are extremely close in terms of performance. Given the fact that the Aventador has a power-to-weight ratio of 2.8 kg/PS and the Huracan sits at 2.7 kg/PS (yes, a little bit better), their super-tight race shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Both have naturally-aspirated engines, but their transmissions couldn’t be more different, at least when it comes to modern-day Lamborghinis. With the 700 PS Aventador, the Italians insisted on keeping the Lamborghini tradition of uber-violent shifts.
Thus, while the developed an all-new gearbox for the machine, this isn’t a double clutch, but goes by the name of ISR, which stands for Independent Shift Rods. Basically, this follows similar principles to a double clutch transmission, where the next gear is engaged before the car shifts into it, but a single clutch was used.
The 610 PS Huracan is the first machine to come out of Sant’Agata Bolognese with a double-clutch transmission and this makes full sense. The Gallardo’s e-gear automated manual was dropped due to usability reasons and yes, the Huracan is the most manageable Lamborghini ever.
The performance
When it comes to the classic 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint, the Huracan LP610-4 needs between 2.6 and 3.3 seconds (these were the results of the various tests so far), while the Aventador LP700-4 plays the same game in between 2.8 and 3.4 seconds. In case you’re wondering about the 2.x figures above, well, as you know, testing a car can be done in an infinity of conditions, so if you buy a Huracan and it doesn’t hit 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds, it’s not the vehicle’s fault.
When it comes to the 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) run, the Huracan completes this is between 9.2 and 10.3 seconds, while the Aventador needs between 8.6 and 9.8 seconds. This is where the torque difference between the two (560 Nm/413 lb-ft vs 690 Nm/509 lb-ft) is seen. 0-300? The Huracan needs between 27.6 and 29.6 seconds, with the Aventador requiring between 23.9 and 25.8 seconds.
As for the quarter mile shenanigan, the Huracan covers the standing-start 402 meters in between 10.4 and 10.8 seconds, while the Aventador required between 10.4 and 11.1 seconds for the same task.
Alas, we sometimes have to use the car’s brakes for other purposes than bringing extra grip on the front axle for the next turn. These purposes include sheer deceleration and when it comes to this, the Huracan can be brought from 100 km/h to a complete stop in between 30.5 and 35.8 meters, with the Aventador needing between 31.6 and 38.5 meters.
Oops, we forgot to mention the top speed - while the Aventador climbs all the way up to between 342 and 354 km/h (212-220 mph), the Huracan can hit between 325 and 332 km/h (202-206 mph).
We’ve added some footage below, which sees the speedometers of the two Lamborghinis racing each other to 300 km/h (186 mph), for the sheer fun of it.
On the track, the lighter, more nimble Huracan usually takes the crown from the Aventador, but the laptime difference is limited and obviously depends on the configuration of the circuit. The Aventador feels better on the road. You can track the V12 Lambo more than successfully in terms of fun, but you’ll be going though sets of brake pads and tires rather quickly. By the way, this is why the Huracan has followed the Gallardo in the motorsport world, while the Aventador remains to play on the street.
Charisma and cash
When the Aventador arrives anywhere, or just cruises around on the highway, it’s like some sort of leader arrives - we can see this Raging Bull looking at all the other cars around and asking them to line up behind it.
The Huracan on the other hand has the element of freshness on its side. While the Aventador has already played the Roadster and one special edition (50th Anniversario) cards. The Huracan has barely landed on certain markets such as the US in coupe form, so there are plenty of goodies to wait for. Moreover, the Huracan has a sleekness about it that puzzles people, since it beautifully contrasts with the Lamborghini flamboyance.
Of course, there’s also a financial difference between the two. Basically, the Aventador is 50 percent... heavier than the Huracan. Judging by the starting prices in Europe that include VAT, you can get a Huracan for at least EUR 200k, while the Aventador will require an extra EUR 100k.
The procentual difference between the two Lambos remains about the same in the US, where the Huracan starts at around $240k, while the Aventador begins at about $380k.
Whether your conversation with the devil on your shoulder involves more “Huracan” than “Aventador” or the other way around, you’ll get to fully enjoy the delicious insanity of the Raging Bull. By the way, if you’re thinking about getting one, you might want to hurry - Lamborghini is the only major supercar producer that remains fully naturally-aspirated, for the moment.
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We’re not sure if there has ever been an era in Lamborghini’s past when two of its models were so close, especially in terms of the cool factor. As you’ve probably noticed, these days the Huracan and the Aventador battle for our attention and the match seems to be a draw.
The tech stuff
We know, this fight is not about the performance. People aren’t fascinated with bulls just thanks to their sheer strength - when was the last time you heard about somebody armwrestling a bull?
The story is the same with Raging Bulls. The go-fast bits are sine qua non, but nobody buys a Lambo just for the numbers. Still, our geeky side demands we go though the figures. Besides, these are supercars and all the fans want to hear about the speedy parts.
Interestingly enough, the V12 and the V10 Lambos are extremely close in terms of performance. Given the fact that the Aventador has a power-to-weight ratio of 2.8 kg/PS and the Huracan sits at 2.7 kg/PS (yes, a little bit better), their super-tight race shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Both have naturally-aspirated engines, but their transmissions couldn’t be more different, at least when it comes to modern-day Lamborghinis. With the 700 PS Aventador, the Italians insisted on keeping the Lamborghini tradition of uber-violent shifts.
Thus, while the developed an all-new gearbox for the machine, this isn’t a double clutch, but goes by the name of ISR, which stands for Independent Shift Rods. Basically, this follows similar principles to a double clutch transmission, where the next gear is engaged before the car shifts into it, but a single clutch was used.
The 610 PS Huracan is the first machine to come out of Sant’Agata Bolognese with a double-clutch transmission and this makes full sense. The Gallardo’s e-gear automated manual was dropped due to usability reasons and yes, the Huracan is the most manageable Lamborghini ever.
The performance
When it comes to the classic 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint, the Huracan LP610-4 needs between 2.6 and 3.3 seconds (these were the results of the various tests so far), while the Aventador LP700-4 plays the same game in between 2.8 and 3.4 seconds. In case you’re wondering about the 2.x figures above, well, as you know, testing a car can be done in an infinity of conditions, so if you buy a Huracan and it doesn’t hit 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds, it’s not the vehicle’s fault.
When it comes to the 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) run, the Huracan completes this is between 9.2 and 10.3 seconds, while the Aventador needs between 8.6 and 9.8 seconds. This is where the torque difference between the two (560 Nm/413 lb-ft vs 690 Nm/509 lb-ft) is seen. 0-300? The Huracan needs between 27.6 and 29.6 seconds, with the Aventador requiring between 23.9 and 25.8 seconds.
As for the quarter mile shenanigan, the Huracan covers the standing-start 402 meters in between 10.4 and 10.8 seconds, while the Aventador required between 10.4 and 11.1 seconds for the same task.
Alas, we sometimes have to use the car’s brakes for other purposes than bringing extra grip on the front axle for the next turn. These purposes include sheer deceleration and when it comes to this, the Huracan can be brought from 100 km/h to a complete stop in between 30.5 and 35.8 meters, with the Aventador needing between 31.6 and 38.5 meters.
Oops, we forgot to mention the top speed - while the Aventador climbs all the way up to between 342 and 354 km/h (212-220 mph), the Huracan can hit between 325 and 332 km/h (202-206 mph).
We’ve added some footage below, which sees the speedometers of the two Lamborghinis racing each other to 300 km/h (186 mph), for the sheer fun of it.
On the track, the lighter, more nimble Huracan usually takes the crown from the Aventador, but the laptime difference is limited and obviously depends on the configuration of the circuit. The Aventador feels better on the road. You can track the V12 Lambo more than successfully in terms of fun, but you’ll be going though sets of brake pads and tires rather quickly. By the way, this is why the Huracan has followed the Gallardo in the motorsport world, while the Aventador remains to play on the street.
Charisma and cash
When the Aventador arrives anywhere, or just cruises around on the highway, it’s like some sort of leader arrives - we can see this Raging Bull looking at all the other cars around and asking them to line up behind it.
The Huracan on the other hand has the element of freshness on its side. While the Aventador has already played the Roadster and one special edition (50th Anniversario) cards. The Huracan has barely landed on certain markets such as the US in coupe form, so there are plenty of goodies to wait for. Moreover, the Huracan has a sleekness about it that puzzles people, since it beautifully contrasts with the Lamborghini flamboyance.
Of course, there’s also a financial difference between the two. Basically, the Aventador is 50 percent... heavier than the Huracan. Judging by the starting prices in Europe that include VAT, you can get a Huracan for at least EUR 200k, while the Aventador will require an extra EUR 100k.
The procentual difference between the two Lambos remains about the same in the US, where the Huracan starts at around $240k, while the Aventador begins at about $380k.
Whether your conversation with the devil on your shoulder involves more “Huracan” than “Aventador” or the other way around, you’ll get to fully enjoy the delicious insanity of the Raging Bull. By the way, if you’re thinking about getting one, you might want to hurry - Lamborghini is the only major supercar producer that remains fully naturally-aspirated, for the moment.
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