1970 Buick GS vs. 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star
To start off, 1970 Buick GS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 330 kg more than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star.
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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | GS | Flying Star |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
