2001 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (582 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 325 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 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, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (640 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Nissan |
| Model | Diablo | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |
