2002 Bugatti Veyron vs. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2002 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 6,253 cc (16 cylinders), 2002 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. (492 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1997 Lamborghini Diablo.
Because 2002 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Bugatti Veyron will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bugatti Veyron | 1997 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Bugatti | Lamborghini |
| Model | Veyron | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6253 cc | 5705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 492 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
