1992 BMW 520 vs. 1992 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1992 BMW 520 and 1992 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 112 kg more than 1992 BMW 520. 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, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1992 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1992 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 520 | Diablo |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |