1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (510 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 104 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
Model | Corvette | Diablo |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5706 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 301 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |