1986 Buick Regal vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 43 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Regal. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Regal. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1994 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Regal | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
