1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 222 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911. 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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Diablo | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 605 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
