1996 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. 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 305 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 2 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Land Rover |
| Model | Diablo | Defender |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |
