1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 300 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1997 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1997 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Caprice | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 492 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
