1989 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 433 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1999 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Estate | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 605 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 Weight | 1885 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
