1996 BMW 540 vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lamborghini Diablo 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 (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1996 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 368 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 @ 5900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 540 | Diablo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 520 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 581 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 338 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |