1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo.
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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick LeSabre. 1979 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1999 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | LeSabre | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
