1998 Audi S8 vs. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1998 Audi S8 and 1998 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1998 Audi S8. (335 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1998 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Audi S8 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1998 Lamborghini Diablo.
Because 1998 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Audi S8. (557 Nm). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi S8 | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Audi | Lamborghini |
| Model | S8 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 485 HP |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 334 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
