1997 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Ascari A10.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ascari A10. (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ascari A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lamborghini Diablo | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Ascari |
| Model | Diablo | A10 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5705 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2636 mm |
