1979 Buick Estate vs. 1988 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini LM is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 825 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1988 Lamborghini LM has manual transmission. 1988 Lamborghini LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1988 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Estate | LM |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
