1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 82 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308. 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, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | 308 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
