1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2003 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2003 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 2003 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
| Model | 62 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 5705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
