1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 38 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Chevrolet |
| Model | Diablo | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 567 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
