2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari 550. (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1994 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 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo. (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | 550 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
