1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112
To start off, both 1999 Lamborghini Diablo and 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 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 164 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112. (403 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 weights approximately 40 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112. (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Diablo | C 112 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 567 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
