1971 Buick GS vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS 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 392 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 237 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | GS | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |
