1984 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 800 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Lamborghini Diablo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Lamborghini Diablo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1992 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | Civic | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
