1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1999 Lamborghini Diablo and 1999 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 173 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 48 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1999 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Chevrolet |
| Model | Diablo | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 605 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |
