1991 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1991 Lamborghini Diablo. (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1991 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2009 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lamborghini Diablo | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Pagani |
| Model | Diablo | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 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 | 1600 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
