1992 BMW 538 vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 538. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 538 would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1992 BMW 538. (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 538. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 538. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 538.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 538 | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 538 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
