2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. (485 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | F430 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 310 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 27.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
