1960 BMW 700 vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 787 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 700 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
