2005 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 340 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.

Because 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. (96 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Civic 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
Make Honda Lamborghini
Model Civic Diablo
Year Released 2005 2001
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1684 cc 5994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 99 HP 0 HP
Torque 218 Nm 96 Nm
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 87.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 84.1 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 2050 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2660 mm