1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1987 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (129 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 320 kg more than 1987 Toyota Cressida. 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 (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 1987 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Toyota |
| Model | Diablo | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 567 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 338 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
