1997 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 631 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lamborghini Diablo | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Toyota |
| Model | Diablo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
