1987 Buick Estate vs. 1989 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini LM is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 815 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini LM 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, 1989 Lamborghini LM (511 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1989 Lamborghini LM has manual transmission. 1989 Lamborghini LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1989 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Estate | LM |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
