1996 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 15 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. (510 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 91 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Ferrari |
| Model | Diablo | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5706 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 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 | 1576 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 86 L |
