1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1991 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1991 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 440 kg more than 1991 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lamborghini Diablo. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1991 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1991 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 1991 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
Model | Riviera | Diablo |
Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |