2001 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2001 Lamborghini Diablo and 2001 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 900 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise.
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 Lotus Elise (168 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. (96 Nm). This means 2001 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | Diablo | Elise |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5994 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 89.3 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 | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
