1994 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo. (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 445 kg more than 1997 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo. (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | TVR |
| Model | Diablo | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 581 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 338 km/hour | 337 km/hour |
| 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 | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
