1978 Buick Regal vs. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (225 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Buick Regal. 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, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Portofino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1987 Lamborghini Portofino | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Regal | Portofino |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3050 mm |
