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The Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 in 1/18 scale by AutoArt finished in Arancio Borealis was in fact the 10th model of the V10 Bull in 1/18 I added to my collection, so I guess it is time to put the different models next to each other to compare them ... is the AutoArt in fact so much better than the sealed Kyosho model to warrant a more than double price tag? And how about the Welly made Huracan, or even the Bburago ... how do they compare to each other?

The three orange Huracan side by side is in fact an altered image, I turned the Rosso Mars models from Kyosho and Welly into an Arancio Borealis shade to make the comparison with the AutoArt model easier ... those photos quickly show how these three cars look next to each other on the shelve ... keep in mind the Welly sells around €30, the Kyosho one at €70 while the AutoArt is listed at €199.

The front wheel:

Kyosho vs AutoArt

Putting the sealed diecast model from Kyosho next to the composite model from AutoArt taking a look at the optional Mimas wheels, naturally the orange brake caliper on the AutoArt model looks great.

But take a closer look at the wheels itself, the bolts to be more precise, they do look better on the Kyosho model if you ask me, also the Raging Bull crest on the center caps of the Kyosho one is more detailed.

Welly vs AutoArt

Next to the Welly model the AutoArt sure looks a lot better, the wheels are more refined and that brake caliper just makes all the difference on the more expensive AutoArt made Huracan.

Also the panel gaps and the overall stance of the model is just not on the same level when you compare the Welly Huracan to the AutoArt Huracan ... but neither is the price, in the end we are talking about a €30 model next to a €199 model.

Bburago vs AutoArt

You have to admit the yellow paint used by Bburago on their 1/18 scale model for the Lamborghini Huracan looks a bit strange, but that's not the point here.

Bburago used the standard Giano wheels for their V10 model while the other makes went with the optional Mimas wheels, and I rather like these Giano rims to be honest, but this side by side photo clearly shows why the Bburago is sold at €35 while the AutoArt retails at €199.

Compared to a real car

When putting the 1/18 AutoArt scale model of the Lamborghini Huracan next to a photo of the actual car it clearly shows the wheels, disk brake, brake caliper and stance are close to perfection.

While the details on the side marker are really well made by AutoArt it does seem the shape is a little different from the real one, but overall the AutoArt model is a really good scale version of the actual car.

The front bumper and intakes

Kyosho vs AutoArt

This angle nicely shows the design of the front bumper with those large air intakes and the styling of the double Y headlights ... both Kyosho and AutoArt look very good if you ask me.

The AutoArt model has the advantage of open grilles on both sides, but keep in mind the center grill is also sealed on the AutoArt model, just like all grilles on the Kyosho sealed model.

Welly vs AutoArt

The shutlines on the front hood of the Welly show the different market intended for this model.

The overall look is just less refined when compared to the AutoArt model, also note the vertical cast line on the front bumper of the Welly model ... a clean win for the AutoArt Huracan here.

Bburago vs AutoArt

Again not really an honest comparison as both models are not intended for the same kind of collector, the Bburago is a rather nice 1/18 scale model of the Huracan but the AutoArt model is much nicer detailed ... the fit and finish is just a lot better.

Especially the headlights on the Bburago model lack some serious detail, the double Y isn't even very visible on the yellow car.

Compared to the real car

Putting the AutoArt scale model next to a photo of a real Lamborghini Huracan at this angle again doesn't show any major differences.

The 1/18 scale model just looks really, really close to the real car, nice work from AutoArt

The rear

Kyosho vs AutoArt

From the rear the difference between the Kyosho model and the AutoArt version is quickly visible ... the latter comes with the optional parking sensors and the rear view camera fitted to the lower diffuser.

I have to admit I like the exhausts on the Kyosho model better when compared to the AutoArt ones, they show a different size and are set on a different height ... just like on the real car in fact.

Welly vs AutoArt

Honestly the rear of the much cheaper Welly model doesn't look as bad as you might expect, apart from the solid grille used underneath the taillights by Welly while the AutoArt model comes with an 'open' grille here, the rest of the Welly from this angle seems to be rather nice.

Both the Welly and the AutoArt Huracan come with a painted on third brake light mind you.

Bburago vs AutoArt

When you take a closer look at the Bburago model from this angle you clearly see the sharp corners from the Huracan are lost in the downsize, while the AutoArt model still shows these hard creases on the rear bumper.

It is obvious the AutoArt model is a collector's item while the Bburago is a diecast model of the famous V10 Lamborghini.

Compared to the real car

Once again the AutoArt model can hold her grounds next to a photo of a real Lamborghini Huracan seen from the rear.

The parking sensors are there, the camera is there ... but also the different diameter exhaust tips are shown on the real car ... while the AutoArt exhausts seem to lack that look.

The engine

Kyosho vs AutoArt

Because the Kyosho model is a sealed diecast the engine cover can not be opened, so I left the AutoArt engine cover closed to for this comparison.

Even looking through the glass cover the AutoArt Huracan engine just looks better with those silver sections, filler caps and the small V10 plaque.

Welly vs AutoArt

On the Welly made Huracan the engine cover can be opened, making the comparison to the Autoart model a lot easier.

It does quickly show the attention to detail on the AutoArt Huracan engine is a lot higher than the Welly engine, a clear win for the AutoArt model here.

Bburago vs AutoArt

This is in fact a very interesting comparison ... it clearly shows Bburago made a serious mistake here.

The engine surround shown by Bburago with the grilles is the standard one that comes with the louvered engine cover, when you opt for the glass engine cover it should look like the AutoArt engine surround.

The Bburago V10 hardly shows any detail, so this is another win for the AutoArt made Huracan.

Compared to the real car

When you add the glass engine cover option to your Lamborghini Huracan order the engine surround is replaced by a Forged Composite version as seen on the left of this photo.

AutoArt showed this pattern on their production prototype scale model, but it looked strange ... on the actual production models AutoArt isn't using a Forged Composite pattern, it would have been nice if they could have made it work in 1/18 scale.

The overhead shot

Kyosho vs AutoArt

From this angle it is obvious the Kyosho model is lacking detail on the dashboard pod, it should feature an opening as seen on the AutoArt model.

Also the black section around the windshield is totally different between these two makes, in fact the real car is something inbetween these two, note the headlights on the Kyosho are rather close to the AutoArt version.

Welly vs AutoArt

The same error is there on the Welly dashboard pod, no opening, but take a look at the nicely made windshield wipers on the Welly model, I really like how they dealt with those.

Do note the black section where the interior rear view mirror is fixed on the Huracan windshield ... the Welly version is correct here, AutoArt sadly didn't add that small black detail in that spot.

Bburago vs AutoArt

The windshield wipers on the Bburago model are connected to each other, it looks odd, also the black surround of the windshiels seems a but too wide on the Bburago model.

From this angle the headlights on the Bburago made Huracan look like a mess too ... the AutoArt model clearly is a lot better finished.

Compared to the real car

Next to the real Huracan you can clearly see how detailed the dashboard pod on the AutoArt model really is.

This angle also shows the bottom section of the windshield should have a bit more black on the AutoArt model, but overall the scale model once again looks really close to the real Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4.

The interior

It is totally unfair to compare the interior of the AutoArt made Huracan against the sealed Kyosho model, the Welly one or the Bburago diecast model ... naturally the AutoArt version is a lot more detailed, there is no question about that.

I already mentioned those completely orange seats inside the AutoArt model are not a normal Bicolor Elegante option, so the only option would be to get it from the Lamborghini Ad Personam program.

But that would mean the lower section of the central console and the padding next to the buttons on the 'flying console' should also be orange as can be seen on the render of my configurator.

I would have liked it a lot more if AutoArt would have gone for the optional Bicolor Sportivo look combining Arancio Leonis with Nero Ade.

This would mean the center part of the seats and the door panel would show this nice orange leather while the headrest and the sides of the seats are finished in black leather ... I really ilke that look a lot more.

Final comments

Take a closer look at the large, front grilles on the real Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 ... now compare this design to the one used by AutoArt on their 1/18 scale model.

AutoArt used a simple hexagon style pattern on these grilles at the front, however in real life these are a very intricate pattern that is different from a flat hexagon.

Most likely this design would be too difficult to replicate in 1/18 scale, so while not really correct, I still like the fact the grilles on the AutoArt model are open.

The headlights

I really wanted to show another close look at the headlights on the real Lamborghini Huracan and the ones on the AutoArt 1/18 scale model ... AutoArt really nailed it with this model, those Y's look right and even the lenses for the LED headlights are replicated very nicely in 1/18 scale.

The AutoArt Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 is a very expensive model, but you'll have to admit compared to other makes on the market the AutoArt looks a whole lot better ... and even compared to the real car this scale model still doesn't disappoint ... AutoArt did a really good job with this model.

The only downside is the fact this is a composite model, let's just call it plastic ... and the fact it is actually 'cast' in orange metallic, not painted orange metallic ... there is no depth in the paint as you get when painting a metal diecast model ... and then there is the fact of the suggested retail price ... but I've mentioned that enough now.

our RATING

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