1975 Lada 1200 vs. 1993 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 655 kg more than 1975 Lada 1200. 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, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lada 1200 | 1993 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Lada | Lamborghini |
| Model | 1200 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 492 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 27.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 100 L |
