2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 308 kg more than 2005 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, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (542 Nm). This means 2002 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
