1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 13 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (453 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1178 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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1999 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Diablo | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 605 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3571 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
