2000 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 350 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. 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, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (617 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Diablo | 924 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5705 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
