1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1990 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1990 Lamborghini LM is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1071 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini LM 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, 1990 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1990 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Skylark | LM |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |
