1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 22 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, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 300 kg more than 1990 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lamborghini Diablo. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1990 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1990 Lamborghini Diablo 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 | 1990 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Riviera | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 325 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 | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
