1990 Lamborghini LM vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1990 Lamborghini LM is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lamborghini LM | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Buick |
| Model | LM | Century |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 449 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2700 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |
