Ferrari 488 GTB vs Lamborghini Hurácan
Discussion
JamieBeeston said:
You first, why don't you tell us your thoughts, given you joined up to ask this question, you must have some deep insight.
Focusing on the Hurácan Performante and the Ferrari 488 GTB, the Lamborghini has its V10 engine, in comparison to the Ferrari's V8, but is also more expensive.I believe both are similar, due to similar average 0-60 times, but I have heard that the Performante could be up and coming. I like both brands of car and have seen other websites comparing the 2 cars and they do show great similarities, however I guess it depends on certain people and what aspects they consider more important on choosing which car.
However, the Ferrari brand could be considered more well-known and was founded earlier but I am uncertain myself which is better. (sorry this is brief)
Edited by miniphub01 on Friday 26th January 17:32
I think it is a difficult question to answer - they are both good cars and some will prefer one and Others the other one. I have not driven either on of them, so can’t opine on that - arguably the most important factor....
to me the Huracan is the better looking car. The 488 was a step back vs the 458 in certain visual respects and looks like a less cohesive design. Then there is the big issue of the turbo engine, which I am not a huge fan of due to the worse sound and lower rev limit (there are of course turbo engines that sound great, eg F40 .... but these are more the exception than the rule).
So both have plus points and minus points for me. If I were to buy one of the two base models, I’d probably get the Huracan as 2wd version. If we include special versions - ie Performante and the 488 VS, I am less sure as the specs of the 488 are not know yet, but the leaked pictures looks interesting - might tempt me into a turbo engined car.
to me the Huracan is the better looking car. The 488 was a step back vs the 458 in certain visual respects and looks like a less cohesive design. Then there is the big issue of the turbo engine, which I am not a huge fan of due to the worse sound and lower rev limit (there are of course turbo engines that sound great, eg F40 .... but these are more the exception than the rule).
So both have plus points and minus points for me. If I were to buy one of the two base models, I’d probably get the Huracan as 2wd version. If we include special versions - ie Performante and the 488 VS, I am less sure as the specs of the 488 are not know yet, but the leaked pictures looks interesting - might tempt me into a turbo engined car.
Mmmmmm can't beat a big normally aspirated engine in a proper supercar, you go figure.
Tony at Gravelwoods now has a Huracan Performante and wouldn't even swap it for one of his beloved Ferrari 458 Speciales even though he is a Ferrari fanboy and Lamborghini hater.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYbWaf2vQ6M&t=...
Tony at Gravelwoods now has a Huracan Performante and wouldn't even swap it for one of his beloved Ferrari 458 Speciales even though he is a Ferrari fanboy and Lamborghini hater.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYbWaf2vQ6M&t=...
MDL111 said:
One more addition - Neither one has a carbon tub though, so both rubbish old technology and probably wobble like there is no tomorrow
:-)
This is true but far more relevant to a convertible where I would always advocate a carbon tubbed car after enjoying the undoubted benefit of it in my 650S spider. :-)
I believe the Lamborghini is at least part carbon fibre but not full carbon fibre like the McLaren.
As far as the Ferrari is concerned I'm sure its made out of the finest balsa wood
MDL111 said:
I think it is a difficult question to answer - they are both good cars and some will prefer one and Others the other one. I have not driven either on of them, so can’t opine on that - arguably the most important factor....
to me the Huracan is the better looking car. The 488 was a step back vs the 458 in certain visual respects and looks like a less cohesive design. Then there is the big issue of the turbo engine, which I am not a huge fan of due to the worse sound and lower rev limit (there are of course turbo engines that sound great, eg F40 .... but these are more the exception than the rule).
So both have plus points and minus points for me. If I were to buy one of the two base models, I’d probably get the Huracan as 2wd version. If we include special versions - ie Performante and the 488 VS, I am less sure as the specs of the 488 are not know yet, but the leaked pictures looks interesting - might tempt me into a turbo engined car.
I've spotted 2 plus points for the Lamborghini but none for the Ferrari above ? You seem to prefer 458 over 488 so that suggest you would be a 458 Speciale fan. Tony at Gravelwoods is a big Ferrari fan and well known Lamborghini hater and in his unbiased opinion he would not swap the Lamborghini Huracan Performante for a 458 Speciale. Factor in a 3 year old 458 Speciale is £300k plus compared to a brand new Performante at £250k list I think the answer is even more compelling towards the Lamborghini Huracan Performante.to me the Huracan is the better looking car. The 488 was a step back vs the 458 in certain visual respects and looks like a less cohesive design. Then there is the big issue of the turbo engine, which I am not a huge fan of due to the worse sound and lower rev limit (there are of course turbo engines that sound great, eg F40 .... but these are more the exception than the rule).
So both have plus points and minus points for me. If I were to buy one of the two base models, I’d probably get the Huracan as 2wd version. If we include special versions - ie Performante and the 488 VS, I am less sure as the specs of the 488 are not know yet, but the leaked pictures looks interesting - might tempt me into a turbo engined car.
How much will a turbocharged 488VS be even if you could get on the list to get one ?
That said the opportunity to get a Lamborghini Performante going into 2019 is rapidly reducing all the time and they will soon be sold out IMHO
It's not even a competition. Lambo is now in a whole different league to Ferrari.
- Huracan Performante = visual drama, great howl, groundbreaking handling, one of the greatest supercars of all time...
- 488 GTB = sounds like a turbo Golf R and a whopping ~30secs slower round the Ring...
Yipper said:
It's not even a competition. Lambo is now in a whole different league to Ferrari.
Yipps you are from Lamborghini's marketing department and I claim my £5.- Huracan Performante = visual drama, great howl, groundbreaking handling, one of the greatest supercars of all time...
- 488 GTB = sounds like a turbo Golf R and a whopping ~30secs slower round the Ring...
Was the Performante really 30 seconds quicker than the Ferrari 488 GTB ? Did the Lambo driver also stop off for a cappuccino or something ?
I'm a dyed-in-the wool Ferrari enthusiast but I'd take a Huracán over a 488. Huracán is normally aspirated, sounds amazing and looks really sharp. The 488 doesn't sound anywhere near as good and looks a tad chunky and clumsy after the relatively sleek looking 458 ... in the same way that the 430 looked a bit awkward after the 360. If I won the lottery I'd be on the phone to reserve a Performante before I'd even claimed my winnings!
MitchT said:
I'm a dyed-in-the wool Ferrari enthusiast but I'd take a Huracán over a 488. Huracán is normally aspirated, sounds amazing and looks really sharp. The 488 doesn't sound anywhere near as good and looks a tad chunky and clumsy after the relatively sleek looking 458 ... in the same way that the 430 looked a bit awkward after the 360. If I won the lottery I'd be on the phone to reserve a Performante before I'd even claimed my winnings!
Its funny how we all see it differently personally I prefer the looks of the 488 over the 458. its a bit more aggressive. I also prefer F430 over 360 and seem to be in a 2nd gen cycle with Ferrari productsRamboLambo said:
Its funny how we all see it differently personally I prefer the looks of the 488 over the 458. its a bit more aggressive. I also prefer F430 over 360 and seem to be in a 2nd gen cycle with Ferrari products
I’m with you on that front, I think the 430 is one of the best looking ferrari’s whilst others think it’s an ugly Ferrari.If all you care about are numbers and speed, then the Performante is the clear answer.
If you also consider other things, such as driving and specially history, heritage etc, which one buying a supercar normally should, you have to remember Lambos are basically Audis now and they feel that way when you drive them too. The Performante seems to be an exception and maybe a sign of Lambo getting back to form. We will see.
But still, Lambos are now basically mass produced. The Lamborghini name at one time carried similar weight than the Ferrari name. No longer the case now. Cars like Lambos, koenigseggs etc are basically rich boys toys. Anybody with the money can buy one. On the other hand companies such as Ferrari and Porsche can afford to have models where they will choose who can have one. Because they have the heritage and pedigree. To some that's important when buying a supercar.
And if you would ask me which car would be worth more in 30 years I would say the Ferrari.
It depends on what you want and think it's important.
If you also consider other things, such as driving and specially history, heritage etc, which one buying a supercar normally should, you have to remember Lambos are basically Audis now and they feel that way when you drive them too. The Performante seems to be an exception and maybe a sign of Lambo getting back to form. We will see.
But still, Lambos are now basically mass produced. The Lamborghini name at one time carried similar weight than the Ferrari name. No longer the case now. Cars like Lambos, koenigseggs etc are basically rich boys toys. Anybody with the money can buy one. On the other hand companies such as Ferrari and Porsche can afford to have models where they will choose who can have one. Because they have the heritage and pedigree. To some that's important when buying a supercar.
And if you would ask me which car would be worth more in 30 years I would say the Ferrari.
It depends on what you want and think it's important.
Edited by SPKR on Friday 2nd February 11:02
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