2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (582 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 56 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (640 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
