1994 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1971 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1971 Maserati Indy. (288 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1971 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Indy weights approximately 93 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | 1971 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Maserati |
| Model | Diablo | Indy |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 581 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 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 | 1447 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
