2001 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1971 Holden Monaro

To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,994 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.

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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. (96 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 2001 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2001 Lamborghini Diablo 1971 Holden Monaro
Make Lamborghini Holden
Model Diablo Monaro
Year Released 2001 1971
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5994 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 271 HP
Torque 96 Nm 490 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2830 mm