# 2020 McLaren 600LT vs 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe: Hypercar Straight-Line Test Two supercars built to cover ground in a hurry, the 2020 McLaren 600LT and the 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe approach straight-line speed from very different directions. Using DragGap's consistent, modelled estimates, this comparison walks through their power, weight and drivetrain before laying out the projected drag-race result. Every acceleration and race figure below is a simulated, modelled estimate from DragGap — not an instrumented real-world test. Published: 2026-08-27 ## DragGap comparison data | Result | 2020 McLaren 600LT | 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe | |---|---:|---:| | Rated power | 1193 kW | 574 kW | | Horsepower | 1600 hp | 770 hp | | Mass | 1247 kg | 1550 kg | | 0–60 mph | 2.57 s | 2.99 s | | 0–100 km/h | 2.65 s | 3.09 s | | 1/4 mile | 8.786 s | 10.319 s | | 1 km | 15.114 s | 18.091 s | ## DragGap comparison data The table below summarises the key modelled figures from DragGap's simulation. Each value is an estimated output from a consistent simulation model, not a measured result. | Metric | 2020 McLaren 600LT | 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe | |---|---:|---:| | Output | 1193 kW / 1600 hp | 574 kW / 770 hp | | Mass | 1247 kg | 1550 kg | | Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | | 0-60 mph | 2.57 s | 2.99 s | | 0-100 km/h | 2.65 s | 3.09 s | | 1/4 mile | 8.79 s | 10.32 s | | 1 km | 15.11 s | 18.09 s | | Top speed | 370.8 km/h | 308.4 km/h | ## Two very different ways to build a straight-line weapon On paper the 2020 McLaren 600LT looks like the outlier of the pairing. DragGap's canonical figures give it 1193 kW (1600 hp) against a mass of just 1247 kg, with rear-wheel drive. That combination yields an enormous power-to-weight ratio, which is exactly what a modelled straight-line estimate rewards most. The 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe counters with 574 kW (770 hp) and a heavier 1550 kg, but brings all-wheel drive. It cannot match the McLaren's output on paper, yet its drivetrain helps it deploy the power it has — an advantage that matters most in the launch phase of a real-world run, even if a straight-line model captures only part of that story. ## Straight-line pace: the simulated race In DragGap's modelled race the 2020 McLaren 600LT is projected to hit 0-100 km/h in about 2.65 s, while the 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe trails at roughly 3.09 s. The gap stretches further down the run: the McLaren's estimated quarter-mile is 8.79 s against the Aventador's 10.32 s, and over a full kilometre the margin grows to 15.11 s versus 18.09 s. The same story appears at the top end, where the McLaren's modelled top speed of about 370.8 km/h comfortably exceeds the Aventador's 308.4 km/h. Across the whole simulated race DragGap projects the McLaren 600LT to win, crossing roughly 2.98 seconds before the Lamborghini and pulling out a finishing gap of about 241.7 metres. All of these numbers are simulated, modelled projections from DragGap's model — useful for head-to-head comparison, never claimed as measured real-world results. ## Off the line: power versus traction The launch phase is where the drivetrain split becomes interesting. The Lamborghini's all-wheel drive gives it a traction advantage off the line that a straight-line simulation can only partially model — in real-world conditions, that grip would help the Aventador get its 770 hp to the ground more cleanly than the McLaren's rear-wheel-drive layout. Even so, DragGap's modelled figures still place the McLaren ahead by the 0-100 km/h checkpoint. Its far higher output and far lower mass simply overwhelm the Aventador's traction edge in the model, and the projected margin only widens as speed rises and aero and power take over from launch grip. ## Which one should you choose? If outright straight-line pace is the priority, the 2020 McLaren 600LT is the clear pick in this pairing. DragGap's modelled figures put it decisively ahead at every checkpoint, from the sprint to 100 km/h through the quarter-mile and out to top speed. If the priority is a more tractable, everyday character, the 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe has real appeal: all-wheel drive, far more power and weight than a typical road car, and a supercar presence of its own. Different priorities point to different cars — the straight-line result is only one part of the ownership decision. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which car is faster in a straight line? In the DragGap simulation the 2020 McLaren 600LT is faster, with a modelled 0-100 km/h of about 2.65 s versus roughly 3.09 s for the 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe. These are estimated figures, not measured real-world results. ### How much more power does the McLaren 600LT have? The 2020 McLaren 600LT produces 1193 kW (1600 hp) in DragGap's canonical data, while the 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe produces 574 kW (770 hp). ### Why is the Lamborghini competitive despite less power? The 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe runs all-wheel drive, so it deploys its 770 hp off the line more easily than the rear-wheel-drive McLaren. Even so, DragGap's modelled figures still put the McLaren ahead at every checkpoint. ### Are these real-world test results? No. All acceleration and race figures are simulated, modelled DragGap estimates. They are useful for comparison but are not instrumented real-world measurements. ### Which is the better daily driver? The 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe is the more approachable of the two for everyday use, with all-wheel drive and a less extreme output figure. The 2020 McLaren 600LT is the sharper, more focused straight-line machine. ## Sources and method - [U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtml) - [NHTSA vPIC](https://vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/api/) - [Open Vehicle Specs (ODbL 1.0)](https://github.com/gor3a/vehicle-makes-models) - [DragGap methodology](https://draggap.com/methodology/) Winner field supplied by the simulator: McLaren 600LT. All performance outputs are simulated estimates, not instrumented measurements.