1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 998 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1999 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Bentley | Lamborghini |
| Model | Azure | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 605 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 100 L |
