Car comparison

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10vsAlfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

5.0 V10

520 hp4961 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2005-2008
VS

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

4.7 V8

450 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2008-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    314 km/h
    195 mph
  • Most powerful
    520 hp
    388 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    331 hp/t
    247 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    377 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    557 km
    346 mi
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
Power
520hp388kW
450hp336kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight-
1,855kg4,090lb
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.8L/100 km9.5mpg US11.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
269hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
471km292mi
Calculated
557km346mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,961cc303cu in
4,691cc286cu in
Length
4,300mm169in
4,381mm172in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,892mm74in
Height
1,184mm47in
1,366mm54in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,645mm104in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,592mm63in
1,589mm63in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
110L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
88L
CO2 emissions
400g/km
377g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V108,000 rpm4,250 rpm8,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V87,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
13.5 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
520 hp
388 kW
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
450 hp
336 kW

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 has 70 hp more than Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8 and Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
1,675 kg
3,693 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
314 km/h
195 mph
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V104.3 s
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V84.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 and Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8 and Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
269 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
471 km
292 mi
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
557 km
346 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
520 hp
388 kW
4.3 s
314 km/h
195 mph
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,300 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,184 mm
46.6 in
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,381 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK
4.3 s
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK
4.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
269 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
Power
520 hp
388 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.4 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,300 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,184 mm
46.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,381 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
Range score
471 km
292 mi
557 km
346 mi
CO2 score
400 g/km
377 g/km
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
269 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8
Consumption17 L/100 km13.8 mpg US16.6 mpg UK15.8 L/100 km14.9 mpg US17.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.75 LC100 km27.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.88 LC100 mi44.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,550 L674 US gal561 UK gal2,370 L626 US gal521 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,463 LC/year4,148 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 63 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8

  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 86 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

5.0 V10
5.2 V10
VS
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10vsLamborghiniGallardo LP 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10
4.7 V8
4.7 V8
VS
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8vsAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
5.0 V10
5.2
VS
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10vsLamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
4.7 V8
SL 600 V12
VS
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8vsMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
5.0 V10
Performante 5.2
VS
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10vsLamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
4.7 V8
6.0 i V8
VS
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8vsChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8
5.0 V10
5.0 V10
VS
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10vsLamborghiniGallardo Coupe5.0 V10
4.7 V8
AMG SL 55 V8
VS
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8vsMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
5.0 V10
Tricolore 5.2
VS
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10vsLamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2Tricolore 5.2
4.7 V8
AMG SLK 55 V8
VS
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8vsMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
5.0 V10
5.2i V10
VS
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10vsLamborghiniGallardo LP 560-45.2i V10
4.7 V8
AMG SLK 55 V8
VS
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8vsMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 vs Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8 - car comparison - FastVsFaster