1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lamborghini Diablo 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 440 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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 484 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Smart |
| Model | Diablo | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 605 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 Length | 4470 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 33 L |
