2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 788 kg more than 1996 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Bentley | Lamborghini |
Model | Continental | Diablo |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 334 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |