1982 Buick Estate vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400

To start off, 1982 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini 400. (373 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini 400. 1982 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1968 Lamborghini 400 has manual transmission. 1968 Lamborghini 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Buick Estate 1968 Lamborghini 400
Make Buick Lamborghini
Model Estate 400
Year Released 1982 1968
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6596 cc 3929 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 182 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2560 mm


 

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