1991 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1991 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 380 kg more than 1991 Acura NSX. 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, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2003 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura NSX | 2003 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Acura | Lamborghini |
| Model | NSX | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 5705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
