1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 31 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 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (582 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 475 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (640 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Skylark | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
