2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 1186 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. 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, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Caterham | Lamborghini |
| Model | 7 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 334 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
