1966 Lamborghini 400 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,927 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (109 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
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, 1966 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm). This means 1966 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1966 Lamborghini 400 has manual transmission. 1966 Lamborghini 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lamborghini 400 | 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 400 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2960 mm |
