1980 Buick Electra vs. 1973 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 150 kg more than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama.
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, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1973 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Electra | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
