2006 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic 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 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (582 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 471 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 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, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (640 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2001 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Civic 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
Make Honda Lamborghini
Model Civic Diablo
Year Released 2006 2001
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1339 cc 5992 cc
Horse Power 111 HP 582 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7300 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 640 Nm
Torque RPM 1000 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2050 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 100 L


 

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