1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo

To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 129 kg more than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo.

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, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (640 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Chevrolet Camaro 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
Make Chevrolet Lamborghini
Model Camaro Diablo
Year Released 1998 2001
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5666 cc 5992 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 582 HP
Torque 468 Nm 640 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.7:1
Top Speed 257 km/hour 338 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1524 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 2050 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 100 L


 

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