1998 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. 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 415 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 710 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Lamborghini Diablo 2010 Smart ForTwo
Make Lamborghini Smart
Model Diablo ForTwo
Year Released 1998 2010
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Rear
Engine Size 5707 cc 1000 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 485 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 581 Nm 92 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 2695 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 1867 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 33 L


 

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