1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1993 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1993 Ferrari 456 and 1993 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1993 Ferrari 456. (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1993 Ferrari 456. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1993 Lamborghini Diablo.
Because 1993 Lamborghini Diablo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ferrari 456. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ferrari 456. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ferrari 456.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 456 | 1993 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | 456 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 492 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 326 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 100 L |
