It’s probably the question we hear most often at Ride Like A Star:
“Should I drive the Ferrari or the Lamborghini?”
And the answer is… it depends on the experience you’re looking for.
Both cars are incredible, and both will turn heads as you drive through Hollywood. More importantly, both give you the unforgettable feeling of sitting behind the wheel of a car you may have dreamed about driving for years.
But the Ferrari California T and the Lamborghini Huracán Spyder have very different personalities.
So if you’re trying to decide which one to book, here’s what we usually tell our guests.
Choose the Ferrari California T if you want the full Los Angeles experience
The Ferrari California T is elegant, powerful and surprisingly comfortable.
It still feels unmistakably like a Ferrari, low, fast, exciting and special, but it’s also a car you can settle into very quickly.
For many first-time exotic car drivers, that makes the Ferrari an excellent choice.
You get the excitement of driving a Ferrari through Los Angeles without feeling like the car is intimidating you the entire time.
And there is another big advantage:
The Ferrari California T has rear seats.
That means you can share the experience with friends or family instead of leaving everyone behind while you drive.
If you’re visiting Los Angeles as a couple or family and want the experience to be something you enjoy together, the Ferrari is often the better choice.
The Ferrari may be right for those who:
Are driving an exotic car for the first time.
Want an exciting yet comfortable experience.
Are traveling with friends or family.
Want to share the ride with passengers.
Love Ferrari and the classic Italian sports-car experience.
Want a car that feels right at home cruising through Hollywood and Beverly Hills.
The Ferrari is especially popular with guests who want the experience to feel like more than simply driving a fast car.
You’re in Los Angeles. The top is down. You’re behind the wheel of a Ferrari. Hollywood is around you.
That’s a pretty hard combination to beat.
Choose the Lamborghini Huracán Spyder if you want maximum drama
The Lamborghini Huracán Spyder is a completely different experience.
Even before you start driving it, it feels dramatic.
It sits incredibly low. The design is aggressive. People notice it immediately. And once you’re behind the wheel, there is very little chance you’ll forget you are driving a Lamborghini.
If your dream has always been to drive something wild, exotic and unapologetically attention-grabbing, this is probably your car.
The Huracán Spyder is a two-seat supercar, so the experience is more focused on the driver.
You, the Lamborghini and Los Angeles.
That’s it.
The Lamborghini may be right for those who:
Have always dreamed of driving a Lamborghini.
Want the most exotic-looking experience possible.
Appreciate the sound and presence of a true supercar.
Don’t need rear passenger seats.
Want a car that gets an immediate reaction wherever it goes.
Prefer a driving experience that feels a little more intense.
For birthdays, bucket-list experiences and surprise gifts, the Lamborghini is often the car people choose when they want that “I actually drove a Lamborghini in Hollywood” moment.
Which one is easier to drive?
A lot of guests ask us this before booking.
You do not need exotic-car driving experience to enjoy either car.
If you are 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license, you can drive with one of our professional copilots beside you.
Your copilot is there throughout the experience to guide you, help you get comfortable with the car and direct you along the route.
That said, the Ferrari California T generally feels more approachable for first-time exotic car drivers.
The Lamborghini feels lower and more aggressive, which is exactly what many Lamborghini fans are looking for.
If you’re nervous about driving an exotic car for the first time, don’t worry. We have guests every day who arrive excited but slightly intimidated.
Usually, that feeling disappears very quickly once they’re in the driver’s seat.
Which car is better for couples?
This depends on what you want to do.
If one person wants to drive while the other comes along for the experience, the Ferrari is a great option.
If you both want to drive, you can also book separate driving experiences and, depending on availability, you can even make it a Ferrari-versus-Lamborghini experience.
For couples celebrating an anniversary, birthday or trip to Los Angeles, that can be much more fun than simply choosing one car.
There is usually a competitive discussion afterward about who chose the better one.
We’ll stay out of that argument.
Which one is better for families?
Ferrari.
The Ferrari California T can accommodate passengers in the rear seats, making it much easier to share the experience.
One thing to keep in mind: the rear seats are compact, as you would expect in a Ferrari, so they are better suited to children or smaller passengers than tall adults.
The Lamborghini Huracán Spyder has only two seats: one for the driver and one for the copilot.
Which one looks better in photos?
Dangerous question.
If you want something elegant and unmistakably Ferrari, choose the California T.
If you want something that looks like it came straight out of a movie or video game, choose the Huracán Spyder.
At the Hollywood Sign, both photograph incredibly well.
The Lamborghini tends to create the bigger “wow” reaction.
The Ferrari often gives you that classic Los Angeles luxury lifestyle photo.
There really isn’t a wrong choice here.
Which one sounds better?
This might be the hardest question of all.
Ferrari and Lamborghini fans could debate it for hours.
The Ferrari California T has the unmistakable sound and character you expect from a Ferrari.
The Lamborghini Huracán, on the other hand, delivers the kind of sound that makes people turn around before they even see the car.
If sound is one of the main reasons you want to book an exotic car experience, the Lamborghini will probably have the edge for you.
Can I drive both?
Yes, and if you genuinely can’t decide, this may be the best answer.
A lot of guests come to us thinking they need to choose between Ferrari and Lamborghini.
You don’t necessarily have to.
Driving both gives you the chance to experience just how different the two cars feel.
Start with the Ferrari, then get into the Lamborghini, and you immediately understand why people become so passionate about one brand or the other.
It also makes a fantastic gift for someone who is really into cars.
Ferrari vs. Lamborghini: the quick answer
Choose the Ferrari California T if you want: comfort, elegance, passengers, an easier introduction to exotic-car driving and the classic Ferrari experience.
Choose the Lamborghini Huracán Spyder if you want: drama, sound, aggressive styling, maximum attention and the feeling of driving a true two-seat supercar.
And if you’re still staring at the booking page switching between the two?
Book the car you dreamed about first.
That’s usually the right answer.
Make a Day of Your Los Angeles Adventure
A Ferrari or Lamborghini drive can easily be part of a bigger Los Angeles adventure. After your exotic car experience, explore nearby attractions such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre, Sunset Boulevard, and the Hollywood Sign. For visitors who want to see more of the area on foot, a Hollywood walking tour is another great way to experience the sights, history, and entertainment that make Los Angeles so iconic. Combining a supercar drive with sightseeing lets you experience Hollywood from behind the wheel and on foot, making for a memorable day in Los Angeles.