1992 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, both 1992 Lamborghini Diablo and 1992 Maserati Ghibli were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 215 kg more than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. 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, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. (414 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lamborghini Diablo | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Maserati |
| Model | Diablo | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
