1996 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2003 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2003 Holden Monaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (510 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2003 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Monaro weights approximately 26 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | 2003 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Holden |
| Model | Diablo | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5706 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1576 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
