2001 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 480 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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 (618 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus GT 1. (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | Diablo | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 618 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
