2000 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 590 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. 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, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (617 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Toyota |
| Model | Diablo | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5705 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1530 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 48 L |
