1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2004 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 145 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2004 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Skylark | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
