1992 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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. 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 85 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (400 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 205 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1992 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lamborghini Diablo | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Diablo | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
