1994 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1994 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Lamborghini Diablo | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Diablo | 500 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5707 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 404 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |