1999 BMW M5 vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1999 BMW M5 and 1999 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (590 HP) has 189 more horse power than 1999 BMW M5. (401 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW M5.
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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (629 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW M5. (499 Nm). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW M5 | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | M5 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4900 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 590 HP |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 629 Nm |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 332 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
