1980 Buick Estate vs. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (530 HP) has 390 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate.
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, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (603 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm). This means 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1997 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1997 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Estate | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 530 HP |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
