1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2009 Ferrari California
To start off, 2009 Ferrari California is newer by 10 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 63 more horse power than 2009 Ferrari California. (460 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2009 Ferrari California. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari California weights approximately 283 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari California. (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari California.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 2009 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Ferrari |
| Model | Diablo | California |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 605 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |
