Lamborghini or Ferrari, both serious supercar makers with a different twist, currently the Aventador is the king of the hill in terms of outrageous styling and performance, but you should never discount Ferrari for the list of choices.

A favorite among gearheads for over ten years, the Aventador is nearing retirement. The last bastion of naturally aspirated V12 engines, its replacement widely believe to sport a hybrid power train, potentially robbing gearheads of one of the best-sounding engines ever made. Sure the Aventador isn't perfect, its bulk can be a handful in the hands of anyone not familiar with the V12s ferocious power delivery, gearheads needing something a little tamer should perhaps opt for a Ferrari instead.

Both the Raging Bull and Prancing Horse make compelling arguments for your cash, out advice take the Aventador before it disappears for good.

10 Aventador LP700-4 - Visual Drama

Aventador LP700
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No matter the angle, everything about the Aventador screams "look at me" performance, from the impossibly low nose to the muscular rear flanks, if you want to get noticed this is the supercar for you.

Aventador LP700-4
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Unlike big Lamborghinis of yesteryear, the Aventador's missile-like performance isn't just for show. At the back end, a subtle three-position spoiler for the most part tucked away until called upon. At speeds above 50 mph waking from its idle state to add a little extra grip preparing for the next onslaught of more power, once road speeds exceed 80 mph again elevating to its maximum downforce setting.

9 A Rare Breed - V12 Power Plant

Aventador Engine Bay
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Once, V12's were commonplace in supercars, now, the Aventador is one of the few remaining cars on sale that still gives the aural and performance punch associated with big capacity multi-cylinder power units. Even Lamborghini here had to offset the layout of the big engine literally, the engine bay x-brace shows the V12 is offset by a small margin to help with weight distribution.

L539 V12 Engine
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From launch, the Aventador had gearheads drooling at the prospect of a 6.5-liter V12 mounted just behind the cockpit, punching out 700 HP and 509 lb-ft of torque, peak power coming in at a spine-tingling 8250 rpm.

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8 Scissor Doors Never Age

Aventador SV - Front View
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A trademark feature since the Countach of 1974, all V12 powered Lamborghinis have used the iconic scissor door layout, whether or not it actually makes getting in or out in tight space easier is a moot point. When doors open upwards giving an unobstructed view of that gorgeous low slung cockpit who cares, this is about showing off.

Aventador SV Scissor Door operation
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Originally designed to make parking easier, poor visibility on the early Countach meant parking prangs were common, scissor doors gave owners the twister inspired lean out the side approach a better vantage point. Times have changed, rearward view has gotten better, Lamborghini equipping the Aventador with a backup camera, however, the scissor doors remain.

7 Feels Special On The Inside Too

Aventador Interior
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Climbing inside the Aventador, two things immediately become apparent, first the low slung almost reclined seating position followed by the almost futuristic fighter jet layout of the instruments and switchgear. In place of traditional dials, multi-function LCDs take care of the essentials, lesser controls mount on a large central tunnel separating the driver from those lucky to be invited along for the ride.

Aventador Instrument Cluster
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The central tunnel is home to one essential feature, Lamborghini choosing to give the Aventador's ignition a premium location, and for good reason too, its red shrouded plastic cover hides a military jet style start button adding to the anticipation of what is about to be unleashed.

6 What'll She Do, Mister?

Lamborghini Aventador - Front Quarter
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Attention-grabbing appearances are bound to get more than a fair share of admirers asking the age-old question, What'll she do, mister? At this point, in full-on geeky gearhead mode, every owner is going to beam with a sense of pride at just how fast the Aventador is.

Lamborghini Aventador - Rear View
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These very questions probably help to sell more Lamborghini's every year than the best advertising campaigns, sprinting to 60 MPH in 2.7-seconds, the quarter-mile passing in 10.8-seconds at 138 mph, keeping the throttle buried reaching a top speed of 217 mph.

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5 Lamborghini Aventador Keeps Getting Better

Aventador S Roadster - Front Quarter
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From the outset Lamborghini fitted the Aventador with a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system, the added grip making the best of its V12 engines ferocious power output, even going so far as to make the supercar a practical daily driver in all but the worst weather conditions.

Aventador S Roadster - Rear Quarter
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Power, grip, and performance are all trump cards for the Aventador, but could it be any better? Well, Lamborghini thought so, in 2018 the Aventador S premiered with added toys, combining all-wheel-drive with a new all-wheel steering system, improving handling and cornering.

4 Lamborghini's Hidden Sense Of Humor

Lamborghini Aventador Spitting Flames
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Lamborghini isn't just a carmaker obsessed with speed, owners have found other uses for the Aventador's V12 engine, making excellent use of its oversize exhaust tailpipes to produce some of the most dramatic flame-spitting displays this side of bonfire night.

Aventador Burnouts
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Unintentional pyrotechnic abilities aside, Lamborghini added a neat trick to the Aventador S's repertoire in 2018, the potent launch control or thrust system is a well-known feature ensuring the very fastest take-offs possible. However, there is another "trick" launch setting referred to as burnout mode, again launching with brutal force and big clouds of tire-burning smoke.

3 Aventador LP780-4 Roadster - The Finale

Aventador LP780-4 - Front Quarter
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Saving the best for last, Lamborghini's Aventador after 11 years in production bows out in 2022, the final all V12 powered supercar from Sant' Agata not to use hybridized powertrains or forced induction leaving the untamed exhaust to bellow in all its glory.

Aventador LP780-4 - Rear Quarter
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The final Aventador is almost the most powerful version to date, the venerable 6.5-liter V12 tweaked to produce an incredible 780 HP making it the most powerful standard production Lambo to date. Adding to the drama, Lamborgini offers the LP780-4 in a roadster, making the king of supercars even louder.

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2 Ferrari SF90 - A Win For The Prancing Horse

Ferrari SF90 Stradale
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Smaller and more agile, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale makes a compelling argument for hybrids over the Aventador's naturally aspirated V12 power unit, boasting more power with less weight to haul around the SF90 is marginally quicker too.

Ferrari SF90 Stradale - Rear Quarter
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Based on Ferrari's F154FA 4-liter V8 equipped with two turbochargers and three electric motors all combining to deliver 986 hp, the SF90 has the measure of the Aventador in the dash to 60 mph needing 2.5-seconds, a result repeated in every other performance benchmark bar the maximum speed result where V12 power still holds sway.

1 Racing Pedigree Makes Ferrari More Enticing

Ferrari F1 Car
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The oldest and most successful F1 team in history with a record 238 race wins, 15 drivers titles, and 16 constructors titles since 1958, the connection between racing and road car divisions makes it the go-to choice of a supercar for many gearheads the world over. Real enthusiasts however will tell a different version of events, with Ferrari's greatest success in the world of GT racing, Le Man's 24 Hour in right up there with the greatest of the brand's achievements.

Ferrari 312P
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Fans of either racing cars or road cars, Ferrari ownership, despite a few foibles of what owners can and cannot do, is one of the most exclusive clubs the world over. Membership comes with a hefty price, but that feeling of belonging makes the Ferrari brand so tantalizing that owners frequently buy another Ferrari.