1989 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 19 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, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo (523 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 555 kg more than 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo 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, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Estate | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 4959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
