2005 Holden Monaro vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2005 Holden Monaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2005 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Monaro weights approximately 72 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Monaro | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Holden | Lamborghini |
| Model | Monaro | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
