2000 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 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 283 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 130 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Diablo | 968 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5705 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
