2000 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2003 Panoz Esperante. (318 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2003 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 480 kg more than 2003 Panoz Esperante. 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 (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Panoz |
| Model | Diablo | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 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 | 1750 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
