1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1988 Lamborghini Project P140
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 is newer by 20 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, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 (372 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 614 kg more than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140.
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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140. (391 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 has manual transmission. 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 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 | 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 | |
Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
Model | Riviera | Project P140 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 372 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 391 Nm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1286 kg |