1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 28 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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (595 HP) has 290 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. (471 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1996 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.
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1968 Buick Riviera | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
Model | Riviera | Diablo |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5709 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 595 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 471 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 339 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 Length | 5370 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |