1989 BMW 850 vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,994 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 142 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. (96 Nm). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 850 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
