2001 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit 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 311 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. (96 Nm). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lamborghini Diablo | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
Model | Diablo | Esprit |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5994 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 286 HP |
Torque | 96 Nm | 354 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |