2003 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, both 2003 Lamborghini Diablo and 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (454 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 735 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (721 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lamborghini Diablo. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 2003 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 2003 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lamborghini Diablo | 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Diablo | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5705 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 6090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
