1994 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 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 224 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 147 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930. 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, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 930. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Diablo | 930 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 581 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
