1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 856 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo. (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
Model | Riviera | Gallardo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4345 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |