2001 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 1 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 381 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 280 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 318 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
