1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lamborghini Diablo 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 168 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (355 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 3 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 (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
Model | Diablo | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 5707 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 605 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |