1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1994 Porsche 965
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 965 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 168 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 965. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 965 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 965. (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 965.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 1994 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Diablo | 965 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 605 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
