1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1995 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 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.
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1979 Ferrari 400 | 1995 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
Model | 400 | Diablo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 5707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 100 L |