1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 72 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Diablo | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 605 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 92 L |
