1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (510 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1965 Buick Riviera | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
Model | Riviera | Diablo |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 5706 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 580 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 301 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |