1963 Honda S500 vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 524 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 804 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | S500 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
