1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 8 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) has 218 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
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 (580 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Panoz |
| Model | Diablo | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 334 km/hour | 250 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 Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
