1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 362 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mazda |
| Model | Diablo | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 605 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
