1980 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador
To start off, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador (700 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 562 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador 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 2012 Lamborghini Aventador.
Because 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador 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, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador (689 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Lamborghini Aventador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
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1980 Buick Electra | 2012 Lamborghini Aventador | |
Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
Model | Electra | Aventador |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 6500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 700 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 689 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1135 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |