1974 Buick GS vs. 1969 Lamborghini Islero
To start off, 1974 Buick GS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Islero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Islero would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (345 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 250 kg more than 1969 Lamborghini Islero.
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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lamborghini Islero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 1969 Lamborghini Islero | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | GS | Islero |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
