1998 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1998 Honda Civic 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 430 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Civic | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
Model | Civic | Diablo |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 581 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |