2001 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 25 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
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, 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. (96 Nm). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Diablo | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5994 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2960 mm |
