2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Corvette and 2003 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
