2004 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Lamborghini Diablo. (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2004 Lamborghini Diablo.
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 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has automatic transmission and 2004 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 2004 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lamborghini Diablo | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Ferrari |
| Model | Diablo | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 581 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2649 mm |
