1990 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1990 BMW M3 and 1990 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1990 BMW M3. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 400 kg more than 1990 BMW M3. 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, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1990 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | M3 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 27.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
