1999 Jaguar XK vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1999 Jaguar XK 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 (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar XK. (450 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XK weights approximately 35 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar XK. (604 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar XK. 1999 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1999 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar XK | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | XK | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 604 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 338 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
