1995 Honda NSX vs. 1991 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 103 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX. 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, 1991 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 1991 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | NSX | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
