1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1976 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 8 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Lamborghini Urraco. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1976 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 600 kg more than 1976 Lamborghini Urraco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lamborghini Urraco. (273 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lamborghini Urraco. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1976 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1976 Lamborghini Urraco 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 | 1976 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Riviera | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 64.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 259 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1300 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |
