1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 12 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 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 180 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 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 (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Diablo | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 567 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
