2000 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2000 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Diablo | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
