1997 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 413 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 576 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lamborghini Diablo | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Toyota |
| Model | Diablo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
