2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2002 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 2002 Jaguar XK8 and 2002 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 16 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8. 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, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8. 2002 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 2002 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 2002 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 2002 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | XK8 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
