1998 Acura NSX vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX.
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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Acura | Lamborghini |
Model | NSX | Diablo |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 338 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |