1992 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. Both 1992 Lamborghini Diablo and 1998 Lamborghini Diablo are equipped with a 5,707 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 485 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Lamborghini Diablo.
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, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lamborghini Diablo | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lamborghini |
| Model | Diablo | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 27.4 L/100km | 27.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
