1988 Honda NSX vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,994 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 434 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. (96 Nm). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | NSX | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
