2001 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline 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 489 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 345 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1981 Nissan Skyline 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. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Lamborghini Diablo | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lamborghini | Nissan |
Model | Diablo | Skyline |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5992 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 582 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 640 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |