Ferrari 812 Superfast vs Lamborghini Aventador
Updated Report an error By Felix Hartmann
Ferrari · 2017–2024
812
Price from €282,934 (2017)
- Power
- 588 kW799 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 2.9 s
- Top speed
- 340 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,810 kg
Lamborghini · 2011–2022
Aventador LB834
Price from €303,450 (2011)
- Power
- 515 kW700 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 2.9 s
- Top speed
- 350 km/h
- Kerb mass
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At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: 812 2 Aventador LB834 1
- City 812 Length: 4,657 mm vs 4,780 mm; Width: 1,971 mm vs 2,030 mm
- Off-road Aventador LB834 Drive and body: All-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
- Value 812 Price: €282,934 vs €303,450
Verdict Opinion
The 812 Superfast is the more complete car: more power than any standard Aventador, a smoother dual-clutch gearbox, rear-wheel steering and enough comfort to cross a continent. The Aventador is the more theatrical car, with the mid-engined proportions of a classic Lamborghini, all-wheel-drive traction and, in SVJ form, record-setting circuit pace.
Which one is better depends on whether the car will be used for long journeys or as an occasion.
— Felix Hartmann
The Ferrari 812 Superfast and the Lamborghini Aventador share a rare recipe: a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 with no hybrid assistance, something Lamborghini gave up with the Aventador's successor. Both both rev beyond 8,000 rpm and both reach at least 340 km/h, yet they place the engine in different places and drive different wheels.
The Aventador was produced from February 2011 to 2022. That long run took it from the LP 700-4 through the Aventador S and SVJ to the final LP 780-4 Ultimae. About 11,800 were built before the hybrid Revuelto replaced it in 2023. The 812 Superfast arrived in 2017 as the successor to the F12berlinetta and was built until 2024, joined by the open 812 GTS from 2019 and the limited 812 Competizione. Its successor is the 12Cilindri.
812 Superfast vs Aventador: key differences
Layout and drive
The Ferrari is a front-mid-engined grand tourer. Its 6,496 cc F140 GA V12 sits behind the front axle and drives the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Aventador has its 6,498 cc V12 behind the cabin, a carbon-fibre monocoque and all-wheel drive with a Haldex-supplied system. Its seven-speed ISR gearbox from Graziano is a single-clutch automated manual, so gear changes are more abrupt than in the Ferrari's dual-clutch unit.
Power across the versions
The 812 Superfast and GTS produce 588 kW (800 PS) at 8,500 rpm and 718 Nm, and the 812 Competizione 610 kW (830 PS). The Aventador began with 515 kW (700 PS) at 8,250 rpm and 690 Nm in the LP 700-4. It went to 545 kW (740 PS) in the Aventador S of 2017 and 566 kW (770 PS) in the SVJ. The Ultimae finished at 574 kW (780 PS) and 720 Nm. An SVJ prototype lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:44.97 in July 2018, a production-car record at the time.
Performance and size
Ferrari quotes 2.9 s to 100 km/h and 340 km/h for the 812 Superfast. Lamborghini quotes 2.9 s and 350 km/h for the LP 700-4, and 2.84 s and 354 km/h for the Ultimae. Wikipedia lists a dry weight of 1,525 kg for the 812 and 1,575 kg for the LP 700-4, or 2.6 and 3.1 kg per kW. The Ferrari was the first model from Maranello with electric power steering and uses rear-wheel steering, called Virtual Short Wheelbase 2.0. The Aventador is the longer and wider car, 4,780 mm by 2,030 mm, against 4,657 mm by 1,971 mm, while the Ferrari has the longer wheelbase, 2,720 mm against 2,700 mm.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | 812 | Aventador LB834 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | S · 825 | S · 916 |
| Power | 87 | 100 |
| Grip | 63 | 83 |
| Handling | 69 | 79 |
| Top speed | 92 | 96 |
| Launch | 89 | 89 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time — the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 812Superfast · petrol · 588 kW (799 PS) 9.40 sat 292 km/h
- 2 Aventador LB834Aventador LB834 · LP 700-4 · petrol · 515 kW (700 PS) 9.50 sat 287 km/h · +0.10 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| 812 | Aventador LB834 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,657 mm183.3 in | 4,780 mm188.2 in +123 mm +4.8 in +2.6% |
| Width | 1,971 mm77.6 in | 2,030 mm79.9 in +59 mm +2.3 in +3.0% |
| Height | 1,276 mm50.2 in | 1,136 mm44.7 in −140 mm −5.5 in −11.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm107.1 in | 2,700 mm106.3 in −20 mm −0.8 in −0.7% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too wide | Too wide |
Difference vs 812 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Ferrari 812 | Lamborghini Aventador | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Superfast · petrol · 588 kW (799 PS) | Aventador LB834 · LP 700-4 · petrol · 515 kW (700 PS) |
| Production years | 2017–2024 | 2011–2022 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 588 kW (799 PS) 789 hp Better | 515 kW (700 PS) 691 hp |
| Power, all versions | 588–610 kW (799–829 PS) 789–818 hp | 515–574 kW (700–780 PS) 691–770 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 718 Nm 530 lb-ft Better | 690 Nm 509 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 2.9 s | 2.9 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 340 km/h 211 mph | 350 km/h 217 mph Better |
| Power per tonne | 325 kW/t 395 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 6,496 cc · 12 cyl 6.5 l | 6,498 cc · 12 cyl 6.5 l |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch | 7-speed automated manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,657 mm 183.3 in | 4,780 mm 188.2 in |
| Width | 1,971 mm 77.6 in | 2,030 mm 79.9 in |
| Height | 1,276 mm 50.2 in | 1,136 mm 44.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm 107.1 in | 2,700 mm 106.3 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,810 kg 3,990 lb | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 210 l 7.4 cu ft | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 16.4 l/100 km 14.3 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 373 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €4,310/year estimated | No data |
| Price | ||
| Price | from €282,934 (2017) Better | from €303,450 (2011) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Country, 0–100 km/h, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure — only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.
In plain words
Ferrari 812 has more power: 588 kW (799 PS) against 515 kW (700 PS) for Lamborghini Aventador. Lamborghini Aventador is 123 mm longer than Ferrari 812 (4,780 mm vs 4,657 mm). Lamborghini Aventador is the older design (from 2011); Ferrari 812 arrived in 2017. On the catalog figures, the Ferrari 812 is the pick for city and value; the Lamborghini Aventador is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Lamborghini Aventador yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Which one to choose
Choose the Ferrari 812 Superfast or GTS if you want a fast grand tourer for long trips, the highest output among the standard versions and a modern dual-clutch gearbox.
Choose the Lamborghini Aventador if you want a mid-engined V12 with all-wheel drive and maximum visual drama; the S, SVJ and Ultimae are the most developed versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the 812 Superfast or the Aventador?
The 812 Superfast, with 588 kW (800 PS), against 515 kW (700 PS) for the original Aventador LP 700-4 and 574 kW (780 PS) for the final Ultimae. The 812 Competizione has 610 kW (830 PS).
Is the Aventador all-wheel drive?
Yes, the Aventador uses all-wheel drive with a Haldex-supplied system. The Ferrari 812 drives only its rear wheels.
Which one has a dual-clutch gearbox?
The Ferrari. Its seven-speed transmission is a dual-clutch unit, while the Aventador uses Graziano's seven-speed ISR single-clutch automated manual.
What replaced each car?
The Lamborghini Revuelto replaced the Aventador in 2023, and the Ferrari 12Cilindri replaced the 812 in 2024.