1998 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 355 kg more than 1998 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 330. (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 330 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
