2000 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, both 2000 Lamborghini Diablo and 2000 Opel Speedster were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 326 more horse power than 2000 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 742 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster. 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 (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
| Model | Diablo | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
