1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 38 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, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo (492 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo.

Because 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer significantly more control. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo. (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo has manual transmission. 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Buick Lamborghini
Model Riviera Gallardo
Year Released 1968 2006
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 7050 cc 4961 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 492 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 7800 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 92.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 193 km/hour 309 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1170 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 90 L