1968 Chrysler Newport vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Newport. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 518 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chrysler Newport. (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Newport | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lamborghini |
| Model | Newport | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
