1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 1999 Lamborghini Diablo and 1999 Panoz AIV were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 222 more horse power than 1999 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1999 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 272 kg more than 1999 Panoz AIV. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Panoz |
| Model | Diablo | AIV |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 605 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 330 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |
