1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 265 kg more than 1970 Lamborghini Jarama.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lamborghini Jarama. (392 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lamborghini Jarama. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1970 Lamborghini Jarama has manual transmission. 1970 Lamborghini Jarama will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1970 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Riviera | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 244 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 | 1900 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
