1996 BMW 540 vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1996 BMW 540 and 1996 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1996 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 213 kg more than 1996 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 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 540. 1996 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1996 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 BMW 540 | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 540 | Diablo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 334 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 21.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |