1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 11 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 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2010 Lotus Elise. (405 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2010 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 351 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 (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise. 2010 Lotus Elise 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. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
Model | Diablo | Elise |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5992 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 567 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 86 L |