2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lamborghini Diablo 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 1110 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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, 2004 Caterham 7 (224 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. (96 Nm). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Caterham | Lamborghini |
| Model | 7 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
