1993 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1974 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1974 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 175 kg more than 1974 Maserati Bora. 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, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lamborghini Diablo | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Maserati |
| Model | Diablo | Bora |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5705 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 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 | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
