2005 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2005 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Lamborghini Diablo. (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 405 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lamborghini Diablo | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Diablo | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
